Two sea rescue ships have been detained in Italy under a new national law which conflicts with international legal obligations. The detention comes as several NGOs rescued over 100 people in the Mediterranean sea last week.
For years, EU countries have been arguing about reforming the common asylum system. This week's member talks will focus on a possible examination of asylum applications at the EU's external borders.
A ship that saved migrants in the Mediterranean has taken them to another port than that assigned by Italian officials. The NGO that owns the ship now risks a fine.
Police said the cause of the fire in the state of Thuringia is unclear. Around 245 residents were registered at the shelter, and they were later relocated to a neighboring town accompanied by police.
The incoming head of the UN migration agency said she is looking to the private sector to build partnerships to manage migration.