Reports at the beginning of January suggested that the EU has plans for the construction of a Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Benghazi, in the eastern region of Libya, under Commander Khalifa Haftar’s control. InfoMigr1
As the EU tightens migration and plans to step up its return policies, one country is being closely watched by other EU members: Cyprus, which is seen to have been particularly successful with its return policy.
Across Germany, more than 7,600 asylum seekers are reported to have fallen off the radar. It is assumed that many have deliberately gone into hiding to prevent their transfer to another EU member state under the Dublin Regulation. H1
The European Commission said efficiently returning illegal arrivals to their countries of origin was an “urgent” priority. The five‑year plan would be guided by the principle that "Europe decides who comes to the EU."
A coalition of organizations monitoring migration policy in Italy is demanding the shutdown of repatriation centres (CPRs). The facilities do not guarantee the fundamental rights of immigrants and should be closed, according to the1
The UK and China are expected to agree to a new border security partnership aimed at disrupting the supply of small boats and engines manufactured in China and exploited by people smuggling gangs operating across the English Channel1
Germany does not have masked ICE officers or an equivalent agency, but both Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his predecessor have done all they can to accelerate deportations. Here's how the process works.
Ukrainians who arrived in Germany after the 31 March 2025 cut-off date will no longer receive the citizens' allowance known as Bürgergeld. The government said that this will put Ukrainians on an equal footing with people who come to1
British and Danish leaders joined together to publish an open letter calling for a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights. They say it is needed to align more pragmatically with migration management policies to1