EU agency finds 'widespread rights violations' at borders
A new report has found that European governments are doing little to investigate claims of abuse by border forces. Fear and intimidation also prevent migrants from reporting mistreatment.
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European Commission sues Germany and Italy over reduced family benefits for EU mobile workers
Germany and Italy have allegedly passed laws that cut down the family benefits of European Union (EU) nationals working in their country. The EU says these cuts violate EU treaties on equal treatment and non-discrimination on the ba1
IOM Chief welcomes further protection of migrants in Greece
Following a two-day visit to Athens, Greece, Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), welcomed a landmark agreement to further protect migrants in the country.
Germany continues to debate Syrian returns
Debate has continued in Germany regarding whether or not it might be possible in the future to send Syrians and Afghans back to their country of origin, or even revoke their special protection status.
Germany issues 80,000 worker visas
In the first half of this year, Germany issued more than 80,000 employment visas, more than half to skilled workers. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) meanwhile has noted that significant barriers stil1