The Swedish government is reportedly planning to pay migrants around 30,000 euros to return to their home countries from 2026. The aim is to encourage long-term unemployed or low-income migrants, who rely on state benefits, to accep1
Autonomous drones that detect and track people along the border are being researched along the European and US borders. Critics see issues with this plan – and not just ethical ones.
Russia's influence in western Africa is expanding, and not only through military asistance to combat terrorism. The Kremlin has started an aggressive campaign to attract more African students to Russia.
France's new prime minister, Michel Barnier, plans to toughen up the country's migration policy. Support for his policy will be secured by the far-right National Rally.
Migrant agricultural workers have long faced harsh working conditions. Intensifying heat from global warming has compounded their problem.