One migrant dies, 62 rescued in Channel
On Sunday night and the early hours of Monday morning, French authorities said they rescued 62 people from three different small boats that had gotten into difficulty in the Channel, off the French coast.
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Italy: Lower House greenlights Albania repatriation center decree
Italy's Lower House of Parliament on May 15 approved a decree turning Italian-run migrant centers in Albania into repatriation centers (CPRs) with 126 votes in favour, 80 against, and one abstention.
Economy, unemployment main obstacles for Syria returnees – IOM
The lack of economic opportunities and essential services represent the main obstacles faced by Syrians returning to their communities, according to a new report published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Germany: Irregular migration drops sharply
Police figures reveal that irregular migration to Germany has dropped significantly in the last two years. The new German government has called for increased border checks.
German interior ministry enforces tougher border policy, turns back asylum seekers
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has tightened border controls and begun turning back asylum seekers, citing a shift in migration policy and the country's limited integration capacity.