French far right makes immigration focus of EU election campaign
Launching its campaign for June’s European parliament elections, France’s far-right National Rally wants the vote to be a referendum on immigration.
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Bulgaria increases Frontex officers at border
At least 500 extra Frontex officers are to be sent to help guard the EU's external border in Bulgaria. This comes amid fresh allegations of 'grave and persistent' human rights violations in the region.
Changes to Germany's skilled immigration rules take effect
Germany urgently needs skilled workers from abroad. Now the rules for immigrants from non-EU countries are being introduced step by step, with some provisions coming into effect on March 1, 2024. Here's an overview.
Italian prosecutors drop case against crew of rescue ship Iuventa
Prosecutors in Sicily this week asked a court to dismiss a case against crew members of the Iuventa migrant rescue ship, on the grounds that no crime was committed. The volunteers had been accused of aiding and abetting illegal immi1
One dies, two missing after attempt to cross English Channel
A body has been found and a search is continuing for two people missing in the English Channel, French maritime authorities say.