Germany: Mixed success of land border checks
Germany’s Federal Police have published some new findings on irregular border crossings, highlighting trends observed since checks on all German borders were introduced last month.
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Migrant boat tragedy in Canary Islands moves spotlight on managing youth arrivals
Spain’s government is paying increased attention to the situation on the Canary Islands again after nine people died while trying to reach the archipelago in the Atlantic and dozens remain missing. With a recent rise in number of mi1
EU top court rules Afghan women are a persecuted group
An Afghan woman's gender and nationality can suffice as proof of persecution to receive asylum status, the European Court of Justice has said. The ruling came after Austria rejected refugee status for two Afghan women.
Italy's new 'flows decree': Stricter controls and expanded work visas for migrants
Italy's government has introduced new migration rules aimed at tackling irregular immigration while expanding legal pathways for non-EU workers. The decree includes increased work visa quotas as well as stricter regulations for NGOs1
Refugee scholars arrive in Rome
65 refugees have traveled to Italy to begin a UNHCR tertiary scholarship program known as 'University Corridors for Refugees'.