British government welcomes sharp dip in net migration
The Labour government celebrated a second consecutive year of declining long-term migration to the UK, as it faces mounting pressure on the issue from the populist, right-wing Reform UK party.
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Ireland: Government announces changes to reduce migration
The government of Ireland announced major changes to its migration policy on Wednesday in an effort to reduce migration to the country. The measures include stricter rules for family reunification applications and tougher citizenshi1
UK: Asylum seekers on hunger strike over looming deportation to France
Thirty asylum seekers in detention in the UK have reportedly gone on hunger strike to protest against their looming deportation to France under the controversial bilateral "one-in, one-out" migration management deal.
Afghans promised entry to Germany now likely to be allowed admission
The German interior ministry has announced that the "majority" of Afghans with binding admission approvals waiting in Pakistan will be allowed to enter Germany by the end of the year, including former local staff of Germany’s missio1
Portugal: 17 arrested, including 11 police officers, on charges of human trafficking
Ten members of the National Guard (GNR) and one officer from the municipal police (PSP) have been arrested as part of a group of 17 accused of trafficking and exploiting migrants to work in agriculture.