European Parliament President Roberta Metsola expressed optimism regarding a breakthrough to end the current deadlock on the new Pact on Migration and Asylum which the EU is discussing.

The Italian government approved a new decree on migrants and security on Wednesday. It defended its package of measures which have been criticized criticized by the opposition and some religious leaders.

Britain’s National Crime Agency has arrested a Sudanese national on suspicion of illegal entry in Dover. The man is suspected of piloting a boat which reached the UK on Wednesday.

The Federal Admissions Program for Afghans at risk was temporarily suspended last March under allegations of abuse. Until this week, it had not actually managed to bring anyone to Germany.