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As Pakistanis die in fresh Mediterranean tragedy, a question lingers: Why?

Pakistani men, including some with a level of financial stability, are embarking on a dangerous new route to Europe.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025

More than 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off African coast

Officials say more than 40 Pakistanis are feared to have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off West Africa’s Atlantic coastline

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Irregular migration into the European Union fell sharply last year, border agency says

The European Union's border agency Frontex says that irregular migration into the European Union fell sharply in 2024

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

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Over 250 migrants arrive in small boats on third day of Channel crossings

Home Office figures show nearly 400 migrants have made the perilous crossing from France so far in 2025

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025

Irregular migration into EU dropped sharply in 2024: Border agency

Despite falling total, number of people crossing border from Belarus and Russia jumped 192 percent.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025

Albania-Italy: migration deals risk becoming a requirement for EU membership

In April, the European parliament passed its pact on migration and asylum, a package of laws designed to overhaul the EU’s policies on migration and borders. But the issue of how to deal with “irregular” migrants – people who enter countries without proper visas or documentation – is far from…

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024

Spain faces record surge in migrants reaching Canary Islands

A record 41,425 migrants reached Spain's Canary Islands in the first 11 months of 2024, surpassing last year's total of 39,910 with a month still to go, official data shows.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 4, 2024

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EU leaders embrace foreign 'return centres' to counter illegal migration

Migrants seeking asylum illegally in Europe will face tougher conditions starting Friday, after an EU summit in Brussels agreed that countries outside the 27-nation bloc could handle returns to their original homes.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2024

EU leaders confront tough decisions on migration and asylum policies

Migration is dominating Thursday's European Union summit in Brussels, with Poland calling for a united EU stance against Russia and Belarus, accusing them of using migrants as a weapon. Poland is also pushing for stricter laws on deporting irregular migrants, while the Netherlands mulls a controversial plan to send asylum-seekers…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2024

EU leaders to discuss stricter measures to curb arrivals of asylum seekers

Governments will be looking for solutions including sending migrants abroad while their claims are processed.

Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2024

EU weighs creating migrant 'return hubs' to speed up deportations

EU ministers met this week to discuss "innovative" ways to deport more undocumented migrants and rejected asylum seekers, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres outside the bloc.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2024

EU Discusses Deportation Hubs To Stem Migration

Far-right gains in several European countries have helped put migration issues atop the agenda as home affairs ministers from the bloc's 27 states meet in Luxembourg ahead of a gathering of EU leaders later this month.

Latin Times · Oct 10, 2024

EU Talks Deportation Hubs To Stem Migration

European countries are to discuss "innovative" ways to increase deportations of irregular migrants and rejected asylum seekers on Thursday, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres in non-EU nations.

International Business Times · Oct 10, 2024

How has Italy reduced small boat arrivals by more than 60% in a year – and what is the Albania scheme?

Sir Keir Starmer says he is looking to Italy for answers on how to reduce Channel crossings

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024

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International Business Times · Sep 16, 2024

UK PM Starmer Meets Italy's Meloni For Illegal Immigration Talks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Monday to discuss tackling illegal immigration, a day after another Channel migrant shipwreck claimed eight lives.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024

Unauthorized migration into the EU declined despite heated politics

Despite a summer of heated anti-immigration debates across the European Union, unauthorized migration to EU countries dropped significantly overall in the first eight months of this year

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024

I witnessed an emergency call out on Mediterranean Sea - here's what it was like

MOHAMMAD*, a young Syrian man of 24, climbs the steps of the ship. He has bright and tired eyes, looks around, and after the first few steps on…

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

What is Etias and when will I need to apply for one when travelling to the EU?

The online permit will cost €20 (£17) and is valid for three years

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

Starmer to focus on border security and immigration at summit of European leaders

Prime minister says he will renew relationship with Europe as he seeks defence and security agreements

Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2024

Norwegian accused by Greece of smuggling: ‘I’ve perhaps made people angry’

Tommy Olsen, who has long helped refugees as a volunteer, faces 20 years in jail but denies the charges against him.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024

Masked men who abused refugees likely worked ‘in concert’ with Greece

New documents from EU border agency Frontex cast doubt on a Greek mayor’s claim that the incident was ‘fake news’.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

We polled EU citizens on what they want asylum policy to look like – their answers may surprise you

The issues of migration and asylum are contentious in Europe, and have caused deep rifts among EU member states for years. These topics are fully on the agenda for the 2024 EU elections. Political parties have taken radically different stances, from proposing to triple the number of staff at Frontex,…

France 24 · May 30, 2024

French far right’s rhetoric at odds with its voting record at EU Parliament

A review of the voting records from the European Parliament shows that members of the far-right National Rally party (formerly the National Front) are often absent from the legislative process, cast votes that contradict stated party positions and are receptive to overtures from industrial lobbyists.

Trial Begins For Egyptians Accused In Fatal Shipwreck

Nine Egyptian men face trial in Greece for a shipwreck leading to migrant deaths. Legal battle ensues over rescue operation mishandling allegations.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Brexit row as Cameron admits British tourists could be refused entry to Gibraltar

Lord Cameron endured a tense hearing with a Commons committee about a deal over the Gibraltar border with Spain

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