Asylum seekers who reach France are deprived of their freedoms and in some cases "are unable to access asylum procedures," according to a recent report from the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE).
The Swedish government has passed a bill that allows young asylum seekers to stay in school until they become adults. It could, however, cause a rift in Swedish politics.
A new migrant route has sprung up in the Balkans, and local governments are attempting to stem the flow. Governments in the region want to collaborate more in order to prevent another crisis.
An Iraqi refugee suspected of involvement in the killing of a 14-year-old girl has fled Germany, police said. A 35-year-old Turkish suspect had been arrested but was later released.
The Danish Prime Minister has proposed camps for processing asylum seekers to be set up outside EU borders. The idea reportedly has support from several European countries - including Austria.