Number of asylum seekers in UK hotels falls to 18-month low
The number of asylum seekers in UK hotels has decreased to its lowest level in 18 months, according to Home Office statistics, amidst government claims of effective asylum system reforms.
Number of asylum seekers housed in hotels drops - with a rise in small boat arrivals
The UK sees a decrease in the number of asylum seekers housed in hotels, coinciding with an increase in small boat arrivals.
Asylum in the U.S.: the change proposed by the DHS for the work permit (EAD) that would apply after April 2026
The U.S. DHS has proposed a change to work permit regulations for asylum seekers, extending the wait time for EAD applications from 180 days to 365 days.
Bundestag: Committee Approves German Rules for EU Asylum Reform
The German Bundestag's Interior Committee has passed two draft laws for the implementation of the EU asylum law reform, allowing asylum seekers in initial reception facilities to work more quickly and ensuring that children can attend school within two months of applying for asylum.
Forced Returns and Systematic Violence: Tens of Thousands of Asylum Seekers Pushed Out of Europe
A report highlights the ongoing illegal forced returns of tens of thousands of asylum seekers from the EU's external borders amidst systematic violence.
Tasha Kheiriddin: Pierre Poilievre's deportation gamble
The article discusses Pierre Poilievre's criticism of the Canadian government's treatment of asylum seekers, claiming they receive better health care benefits than struggling citizens.
Easing of the Work Ban: What Does the "Immediate Employment Plan" Bring?
Germany plans to integrate asylum seekers into the labor market more quickly, but experts caution that the impact may be minimal, particularly if integration courses are cut.
From April 2026: The 365-Day Rule Returns for Initial Work Permits in the U.S.
The Trump administration is reinstating a 365-day waiting period for asylum seekers to receive work permits starting in April 2026.
Warning of 'disaster in the making' in town set to house hundreds of asylum seekers
Campaigners in Crowborough, East Sussex, are pursuing a judicial review against the government's decision to convert an army training center into accommodation for hundreds of asylum seekers, expressing significant concern about the implications of such measures.
"Please get off": 7 passengers on the bus to Vilnius heard this command in the village of Talaฤkoniลณ
Border guards in Lithuania interrupted the journey of seven illegal migrants heading from Riga to Vilnius, aiming for a Western European country.
Refugee Accommodations: Provisions Do Not Solve Problems
The debate over temporary housing containers for refugees in Grรถbenzell highlights the ongoing issues in providing adequate accommodations despite a decrease in asylum seekers.
Rights Organization: Violations Against Deportees to Cameroon After Secret Agreement with Washington
A human rights organization has reported that Cameroon is unlawfully detaining migrants deported from the U.S. under a secret agreement.
F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: How Does the World Economy React to Trump's Tariff Chaos?
The article discusses various current events impacting the world economy, including tensions with Iran and changes in U.S. tariff policies.
Federal Interior Minister: Dobrindt Wants to Get Asylum Seekers into Work Faster
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced plans to allow asylum seekers in Germany to work after three months of residence, regardless of the status of their asylum procedures.
Germany plans to expedite the integration of asylum seekers into the labor market
Germany is set to accelerate the integration of asylum seekers into the labor market with a new immediate action plan by Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt.
Federal Politics: Dobrindt: Asylum Seekers Should Be Able to Work Quickly
German Federal Minister Alexander Dobrindt is advocating for measures to allow asylum seekers to enter the workforce more rapidly, proposing a plan that would permit them to start working three months after arrival in Germany even if their asylum process is ongoing.
Dobrindt's Plan: Asylum Seekers Should Be Allowed to Work Faster
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans to allow asylum seekers to work after three months in reception centers to improve integration into the labor market.
Cameroon: Abuses in Cameroon After U.S. Deports Third-Country Nationals
Cameroonian authorities are arbitrarily detaining and abusing nationals deported from the U.S., raising concerns over the safety of deportees and the complicity of U.S. policies.
Trump Administration Aims to Restrict Work Permits for Asylum Seekers
The Trump administration has proposed a rule that could halt work permits for asylum seekers for several years, marking a significant shift in the U.S. asylum process.
Paraguay will be able to assist asylum seekers from the U.S. after new migration agreement
Paraguay and the United States have signed a migration memorandum that allows Paraguayan authorities to assist in sending back migrants not accepted in the U.S.
'A promise is a debt': The US could suspend work permits for asylum seekers for years
The US immigration authority proposes a regulation that could suspend work permits for asylum seekers, potentially for many years, in order to deter fraudulent applications.
โOne in, one outโ: what has happened to asylum seekers forced to return to France?
The UK and France have implemented a controversial asylum policy that allows for the forced return of asylum seekers to France in exchange for bringing in others legally, but the program has seen limited success.
Planned to fly from Vilnius to Amsterdam - forcibly sent to Latvia
An Algerian asylum seeker traveling from Latvia to Vilnius was detained by Lithuanian border guards for lacking valid documentation.
EU states to establish deportation centers in Africa โ Greek official
Greece, in collaboration with four European countries, is working to establish migrant deportation centers in Africa for rejected asylum seekers.
Rights groups urge airlines to halt 'cruel' 'one in, one out' deportation flights
Rights groups are calling on airlines to stop participating in a controversial UK deportation scheme, citing concerns over the treatment of asylum seekers.
From February 2: the new fee that asylum-seeking migrants in the US must pay.
A new fee structure for asylum seekers in the United States has been implemented, ending the historical exemption from fees for humanitarian protection processes.
Home Office age assessment scheme endangers child refugees and must be scrapped, NGOs say
A coalition of NGOs claims the UK's Home Office age assessment scheme puts child refugees at severe risk and should be abolished.
Libya: Migrants and Refugees in Libya Subjected to 'Systematic' Abuse - UN Report
A recent UN report reveals that migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers in Libya are facing systematic human rights abuses including killings, torture, and trafficking.
Harvard students earn course credit helping asylum seekers as critics call school 'bastion of woke activism'
Harvard University is offering a course where students can earn credit for assisting asylum seekers, which has sparked criticism regarding the school's perceived political stance.
Latvian authorities detain another asylum seeker from the Riga-Vilnius train
Border guards detained a Sudanese man from the Riga-Vilnius train after he requested asylum in Latvia but had illegally left the country and was attempting to travel westward.
Venstre wants to cut development aid to countries that refuse to take back their own citizens
The Danish political party Venstre announced plans to reduce development aid from 0.7% to 0.5% of gross national income, targeting countries that do not accept their rejected asylum seekers.
Venstre wants to cut aid to countries that reject their own citizens
The Danish political party Venstre has proposed to reduce development aid for countries that refuse to accept their rejected asylum seekers.
Migrants from Gaza and Somalia among those to be banned from Australia under unreleased Liberal plan
A leaked Liberal Party immigration plan proposes banning migrants from specific regions in 13 countries, including Gaza and Somalia, from entering Australia.
Language Support: Cuts to Integration Courses Continue to be Criticized
Criticism of planned financial cuts to integration courses in Germany persists, with officials arguing that access should remain available to all migrants regardless of their residency status.
Want to abandon the City Line, reduce asylum seekers, and spread out development
The article discusses proposals to abandon the City Line project in Iceland while also suggesting reducing the number of asylum seekers and spreading out urban development.
Switzerland to hold referendum on population limit
Switzerland is set to hold a referendum on limiting its population to a maximum of 10 million residents, amid concerns about immigration.
Podcast "The Topic": Asylum Centers in Albania: How Humane is the EU?
The article discusses the EU's handling of asylum seekers, particularly focusing on migration centers set up by Italy in Albania, highlighting concerns over human rights.
EU lawmakers back tougher asylum rules allowing fast-track rejections
EU lawmakers have approved tighter asylum regulations that enable fast-track rejections and the transfer of asylum seekers to designated safe countries, reflecting a notable shift in migration policy amidst increasing anti-immigration sentiment.
European Parliament approves rules to strengthen immigration measures
The European Parliament has definitively adopted new immigration policies that enable member states to return asylum seekers to countries outside their origin, considered 'safe' by Europe.
Europe Tightens Migration Policy with Two Key Texts That Complicate Asylum Applications
The European Parliament has approved new legislation that allows member states to return asylum seekers to countries deemed 'safe', complicating the asylum process.
Europe advances towards the creation of immigrant deportation centers outside the EU
The European Parliament has approved stricter asylum rules that facilitate the deportation of asylum seekers and the establishment of deportation centers outside the EU.
EU moves closer to creating offshore centres for migrants and asylum seekers
The EU advances towards establishing offshore centres for migrants and asylum seekers, supported by centre-right and far-right MEPs pushing for stricter migration policies.
Increasing the number of asylum seekers, PMLP capacity increased
Due to the rising number of asylum seekers, Latvia's PMLP has increased its capacity to handle immigration regulations and support for refugees.
Migrants: EU gives final green light to the list of safe countries
The European Parliament has approved a regulation establishing a list of safe third countries, including Egypt and Tunisia, allowing for expedited repatriation of rejected asylum seekers.
EP adopted two important texts on tightening immigration policy
The European Parliament has approved two significant texts aimed at tightening immigration policy, gaining support from right-wing and far-right lawmakers.
Voluntary Participation in Integration Courses: Criticism of Dobrindt's Cuts
The planned end of funding for voluntary participation in integration courses has drawn criticism from various political factions in Germany.
Asylum Policy: The European Parliament Approved a List of Safe Countries
The European Parliament has approved a list of countries deemed safe for asylum seekers, simplifying the application process for their citizens.
List of safe countries of origin approved in the EU
The EU Parliament has approved its first list of so-called safe countries of origin for asylum seekers, which allows for expedited deportations without refugee status assessments.
'No More...'; Asylum Hotels in the UK to be Closed, Increasing Refugees' Troubles
The UK government plans to gradually close asylum hotels, a decision aimed at tightening immigration rules and reducing the number of asylum seekers.
Worldโs largest pencil maker accuses Costa Rica of misusing old factory as detention center
Faber-Castell has accused the Costa Rican government of converting a factory it donated for humanitarian purposes into a detention center for asylum seekers.