The German upper chamber of parliament has rejected a law that that would have eased deportations of refugees to North African countries. Austria and Slovenia are warning that the so-called Balkan route is not yet closed, and EU leaders are looking to punish those countries in the bloc not taking steps to resolve the migrant crisis to Europe. All this and more in today's news roundup.
- Maghreb states not safe for refugees: The German parliament's upper chamber rejected a law that would have allowed quicker deportations to Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. Click here to read more.
- Austrian defense minister declares Balkan route not sealed: One year after the official closing of the Balkan route, Austrian defense minster Hans Peter Doskozil warned that the route was not yet completely closed and that many migrants were still crossing the borders. He called for an action plan in an interview with German newspaper "Bild". Click here for more information (in German).
- Tusk re-elected, but will anyone lead on migration?: Will eastern Europeans get funds clipped for lack of solidarity in migration? The spring EU summit appears more concerned with keeping new arrivals out than managing current overload or heavy-handed Hungarian policies. Click here to read more.
- Renewed fighting displaces tens of thousands more across Yemen: Intensified hostilities across Yemen continue to force tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, more than 62,000 have been reported to be displaced within the last six weeks, according to the UN Refugee Agency. Click here to read more.
Hostilities across western & central #Yemen continue to force tens of thousands of people to flee their homes https://t.co/rNZZ9l4WZ7
— UNHCRNews (@RefugeesMedia) March 10, 2017
5. Students in Germany start work initiative for refugees: Some of the hundreds of thousands of refugees that entered Germany in 2015 and later are now looking for work. German students at the University of Karlsruhe have started an initiative to match the skills of these refugees to the jobs that are available. Click here to read more.