Italy's Giorgia Meloni challenged Spain's Pedro Sánchez over his country's decision to legalize around 500,000 asylum seekers during a closed-door EU leaders' meeting. Sánchez defended the move, stating migrants were largely from South America, not Africa.
Rightwing MEPs chanted "send them back" after a vote to increase EU deportations. This sparked counter-chants of "shame on you" from other lawmakers, highlighting deep divisions in the European Parliament. Rights groups and UN experts have criticized the measures as cruel and discriminatory.
The European Parliament approved stricter migration measures, granting member states wider powers to deport failed asylum-seekers. The new policy allows for "return hubs" in non-EU countries and detention for non-cooperation or security risks.
Taiwan accused Kenya of deporting two delegates from the island who were to attend a global oceans conference in Mombasa, blaming Beijing for pressuring the East African nation. Kenya stated its foreign policy recognizes only one China.
Germany braces for a heatwave, the AfD faces potential surveillance by intelligence agencies, and interior ministers debate lowering deportation thresholds for refugees who commit crimes. New figures reveal 4 million refugees in Germany in 2025.
Conservative proposals to strip judges of powers to rule on asylum appeals and quit the ECHR have been called an "attack on justice and equality" by refugee groups and lawyers. Immigration decisions would be made internally by the Home Office, with legal aid scrapped.
Internal memos reveal the Trump administration seriously considered suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental due process right, to expedite deportations. White House aides warned this move would be 'insane,' while officials like Stephen Miller explored circumventing the constitutional right.
A secret memo revealed that key Trump administration officials considered suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental due process right, to expedite mass deportations. White House aides warned this move would be "insane," while Stephen Miller suggested exploring ways to circumvent the constitutional right.
The EU plans to discuss Afghan deportations with the Taliban, despite not officially recognizing their government. The move aims to curb irregular migration and increase returns, with over a million Afghan asylum applications received by EU states between 2013-2024.
The EU plans to discuss Afghan deportations with Taliban officials, despite not officially recognizing their government. The move aims to curb irregular migration and increase deportations, sparking debate among rights groups and within Brussels.
An international coalition of lawyers has filed a lawsuit with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to block deportations to Equatorial Guinea from the US, targeting a 'third-country' agreement allowing the US to deport individuals to Equatorial Guinea despite its poor human rights record.
The EU has finalized a sweeping migration policy overhaul aimed at speeding up deportations and creating external detention centers. Critics compare the measures to Trump-era policies and warn of human rights risks.
The EU has finalized a sweeping migration policy overhaul aimed at speeding up deportations and creating offshore detention centers. Critics compare the measures to Trump-era policies and warn of human rights risks.
A new far-right party, Restore Britain, led by Rupert Lowe, is challenging Nigel Farage's Reform UK by adopting even more extreme anti-immigration stances. This split could impact upcoming UK elections, particularly a key by-election in Makerfield.
EU lawmakers and state representatives have agreed on new rules to speed up the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, including extended detention and entry bans, amid growing pressure to curb illegal migration.
EU lawmakers and state representatives have agreed on new rules to speed up deportations of rejected asylum seekers, including extended detention, entry bans, and transfers to third countries. The deal aims to curb illegal migration amid growing pressure across the bloc.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before Congress on the Iran war and budget proposals. He defended foreign policy linked to national strength and stated the Iranian navy is "at the bottom of the ocean." Questions also arose regarding mass deportations, an Ebola outbreak, and a controversial "slush fund" for allies.
The EU has agreed on new rules to accelerate the return of people without the right to stay in the EU. The reform aims to harmonize asylum rules, increase deportations, and potentially establish deportation centers in third countries.
The EU has agreed on a major migration policy overhaul focused on accelerating deportations and establishing offshore detention centers, drawing comparisons to Trump-era policies. Critics warn of "draconian" measures and human rights risks.
The EU has agreed on a major migration policy overhaul to accelerate deportations and establish external detention centers. Critics compare the measures to the Trump administration's policies, warning of a "draconian detention and deportation machine" and risks of persecution for those returned.
EU negotiators agreed on new rules to expedite deportations of failed asylum seekers, including the possibility of sending them to "return hubs" outside the bloc. The reforms aim to increase border control and support frontline migrant countries, with some measures taking effect immediately.
The EU has reached an agreement on new asylum rules to enable more deportations, including the establishment of return centers in third countries. The deal aims to reduce the number of migrants with deportation orders in the EU.
The EU has agreed on new asylum rules allowing for return centers in third countries and stricter asylum regulations to facilitate more deportations. The agreement aims to reduce the number of migrants with deportation orders in the EU. Unaccompanied minors will not be deported, but families with children may be.
The EU has reached an agreement on stricter asylum rules, including the establishment of "Return Hubs" in third countries to facilitate deportations. The deal aims to reduce the number of migrants with deportation orders in the EU, with exceptions for unaccompanied minors. Germany and other member states are seeking agreements with partner countries for these centers.
