The adoption of the Migration and Asylum Pact by the European Parliament was welcomed today by the Presidents of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and of the European Parliament, Roberta Metzola, calling today a “historic” day. “Today is indeed a historic day. After years of intense work, the Migration and Asylum Pact is becoming … Read more
It seemed simple, but it wasn’t easy. MEPs made the big compromise and gave the green light to the Pact on Migration and Asylum. The EU is heading into the European elections having sent a message of unity even through disagreements and difficulties. The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that immigration … Read more
Migration In 2023, 931 Russian refugees turned to Belgium for asylum, mainly men. In 2022 there will be about 200 fewer. Many indicate that they do not want to fight in the war against Ukraine. In 2023, 931 Russians applied for asylum in Belgium. The newspaper La Libre reports this on the authority of the … Read more
In 2023, the EU accepted 1.14 million asylum applications, reaching the highest level in seven years, according to a statement from the EU Asylum Agency (EUAA). Specifically, in 2023, EU+ countries submitted more than 1,140,000 asylum applications, an 18% increase compared to 2022. The country that received the most applications in absolute numbers was Germany … Read more
Last year, a reception place was not immediately available for more than 8,800 people who applied for asylum in our country. “The single men are left to fend for themselves.” “I’m not afraid of anything anymore, not the Sahara, not the Mediterranean. I buried three of my friends on the way to Belgium. I’ve slept … Read more
The administration of President Joe Biden plans to issue an executive order with which it intends to modify the asylum policy on the southern border of the United States, this to limit the number of illegal crossings that occur in the south of the country. This measure will be adopted to reinforce asylum policies in … Read more
End stop Free State: Here the payment card is even harder (Augsburg, August 2, 2015) At the introduction the The Bavarian state government is a pioneer in payment cards for refugees. What does this mean for asylum seekers there? The way the new government has planned the payment card, it should only be available for … Read more
The House of Lords of the British Parliament has voted to delay the ratification of a deal aimed at overcoming a legal block on Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan. The much-discussed plan involves asylum seekers who arrive on England’s south coast in small rubber boats being sent to Rwanda. The proposal has met with a lot … Read more
ANNP Marechaussees at the registration center in Ter Apel NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 04:33 In the first eleven months of 2023, 250 failed asylum seekers from Morocco were deported to their own country. That is the highest number in ten years, the Return and Departure Service reports to De Telegraaf. Another 700 people should follow within six … Read more
ANPThe temporary home of the Senate NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 20:06 Normally, the members of the Senate operate in relative secrecy, but in the coming days, most eyes in politics in The Hague will be focused on the Senate. On the agenda is the controversial dispersal law, which, according to the outgoing cabinet, should lead to a … Read more