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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Shabana Mahmood vows to stick with hardline migration policies after byelection defeat

Shabana Mahmood remains committed to her hardline immigration policies despite calls from unions and Labour MPs for a reevaluation following a byelection loss.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Trump's World (Day 403): Americans are fleeing from America

More people moved out of the United States last year than moved in, the first time this has happened since the Great Depression, influenced by both immigration policies and a wave of native Americans seeking better prospects abroad.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

606 Immigrants Died Crossing the Mediterranean in Two Months Due to Strengthened European Regulations

In the first two months of this year, at least 606 migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, a significant increase attributed to stricter immigration enforcement policies in European countries.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bad news about the green card: how the new CBP rules affect migrants

Recent changes in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policies are creating more rigorous conditions for immigrants and residents, impacting their travel experiences significantly.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ulf Kristersson on deportations: "The law cannot be adapted"

Ulf Kristersson defends Sweden's strict migration policies, emphasizing the law's need for consistency despite concerns over the impact on teenagers facing deportation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Asylum hotel use drops as bombshell migration figures show big changes

The number of people housed in asylum hotels in the UK has decreased significantly, leading to discussions about the government's migration policies and impact on support services.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Greek Asylum System: Independent but Often Targeted by Political Controversy

The Greek Asylum System, established in 2013, faces ongoing political scrutiny and controversy, reflecting deep divides in governmental and public perspectives on asylum policies.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Morning: Daily News โ€“ Overview for the Hasty

The article discusses the implications of German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt's decision to tighten migration policies by affecting integration courses, sparking debate about their importance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

A Sanremo in Albanian

An ongoing festival in Albania highlights issues related to illegal migrants and the Italian government's handling of immigration policies as criticism mounts from the left.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. The Migration Minister's next press conference makes me afraid

The author expresses fear regarding government decisions on immigration policies that could impact their partner, who has immigrated from a third country.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Madrid will reach eight million inhabitants by 2039: "We must avoid the call effect that is being produced as a result of the government's massive regularizations"

A demographic analysis indicates that Madrid is projected to reach eight million inhabitants by 2039, with significant population increases in small municipalities due to government policies on regularization.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Coyotes become the main way for Cubans to enter Brazil

Cubans are increasingly relying on coyotes to migrate to Brazil, with a surge in asylum requests due to stricter U.S. migration policies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Magdalena Andersson: "The need for stricter migration is firmly anchored"

S-ledaren Magdalena Andersson emphasizes the need for stricter immigration policies while rejecting compromises with the opposition.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Left: 'The government must stop presenting shipwrecks as isolated โ€œexpectedโ€ and โ€œrandomโ€ tragedies'

The New Left party in Greece criticizes the government for treating recent maritime tragedies involving refugees as isolated incidents instead of a systemic issue.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV announces a trip in July to Lampedusa amid an offensive against immigration in Italy and the US

Pope Leo XIV will visit Lampedusa, a key site for migrant tragedies, in July during a time of increased migration and immigration crackdowns in Italy and the US.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Mohammed Ouhemmou, researcher on migration: "Public policies are not designed to provide security, but to decide who lives and who dies"

Mohammed Ouhemmou argues that migration policies fail to prioritize safety, highlighting the deadly route from Africa to the Canary Islands as a 'necrocorredor.'

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: African Countries Should Resist Europe's Assertive Migration Diplomacy

The article discusses the pressure European countries exert on African nations regarding border security and migration policies, highlighting the consequences of these tactics.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Migration Policy: Public Opinion Demands More Than What Has Already Happened

A recent GPO poll reveals significant divisions in how Greeks perceive migration, with many calling for stricter policies despite a humanitarian view of migrants' motivations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Israeli far-right minister seeks migration of Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza

Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced aggressive policies aimed at encouraging Palestinian emigration from the West Bank and Gaza, declaring the end of the Oslo Accords.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. System flaw that children can be separated from their parents

The letter discusses the issues surrounding the separation of children from their parents under Sweden's migration policies, highlighting a significant systemic flaw.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece Tightens Policies, the Balkans Under Pressure: The New Map of Migration

Greece is reshaping its immigration policy by linking legal residency to employment while emphasizing a 'zero tolerance' approach to irregular immigration, significantly affecting migration routes through the Balkans.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

C proposes suggestions for a 'reasonable' migration policy

The Center Party in Sweden proposes reforms to migration policies to prevent the expulsion of young adults from families with residency permits.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Not only the United States: the country that opens its doors to Cubans seeking to emigrate in 2026

Spain is becoming a primary option for Cubans seeking to emigrate in 2026, maintaining active consular services in Havana amid ongoing challenges in Cuba.

Feb 14 โ€ข 21:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

What is the Problem of US President Donald Trump with Scientists?

The article discusses the challenges and conflicts between former US President Donald Trump's administration and the scientific community, focusing on the migration of scientists and the impact of Trump's policies on scientific research.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

After the Protest Walkout: "Warned About This"

After a colleague resigned in protest against teenage deportations, Alexandra Segenstedt remains in her role but expresses criticism of current migration policies in Sweden.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Ten million migrants living in Spain

Spain's population of migrants has reached over 10 million, according to recent government statistics, as the nation continues to promote pro-migrant policies amidst rising right-wing sentiment.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Dire 'Windrush-style scandal' warning as migration plans spark backlash

Unison warns that new migration policies could lead to a Windrush-style scandal due to extended waiting periods for settlement in the UK.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

'If the Cuban government were to collapse, that would be a security threat to the United States'

The article discusses the potential security implications for the United States if the Cuban government were to collapse, highlighting the current challenges faced by Cuba due to external policies.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rigoberta Menchรบ, Guatemalan Nobel Laureate: 'Migrants cannot be criminalized, because they are within their rights'

Rigoberta Menchรบ, a Guatemalan Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses the validity of migrant rights in light of stricter U.S. immigration policies.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Draft on migrants: transfer to third countries if they are found on banned ships

The Italian government is set to tighten migration policies with a new security draft allowing for naval blockades and the transfer of migrants to third countries under specific conditions.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Bousmantzi: The Forgotten Refugee Prison on the EU Border

The article discusses the Bousmantzi detention center in Bulgaria, where refugees face daily human rights violations amid Europe's strict immigration policies.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The European Parliament Approves Stricter Immigration Policies

The European Parliament has finalized the approval of stricter immigration policies that signal a growing trend of anti-immigration measures among EU member states.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

THE DEPORTATIONS OF TEENAGERS

Two young individuals, Batis and Jomana, face deportation from Sweden under new migration policies, raising significant concerns about their future and the impact on their lives.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Liam and the other Ecuadorian children caught between Trump's migration policy and Noboa's silence

The article discusses the plight of Ecuadorian children, particularly focusing on Liam, who is caught in the enforcement of strict immigration policies in the U.S.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Migrants form groups to invest in housing in the United States: this is how they try to maintain remittance sending despite work complications

Ecuadorian migrants are forming collectives to invest in housing in the U.S. in an effort to sustain remittance flows amid job challenges under U.S. immigration policies.

Feb 7 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

S's Strict Migration Policy Under Stress Test

The Social Democrats are facing internal turmoil as their leadership aligns with the controversial policies of the Tidรถgovernment regarding the deportation of teenagers.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Pedro Sanchez: I am the Prime Minister of Spain.. This is why the West needs migrants

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defends migrant integration policies as not only a humanitarian choice but also an essential economic and demographic necessity for the survival of Western societies.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"We have reached the tipping point, the high performers are leaving the country"

In a podcast discussion, Ulf Poschardt and economist Daniel Stelter examine the impact of social policies on working citizens compared to those receiving social benefits, emphasizing a burgeoning economic crisis as high achievers emigrate.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. S must give its migration policy a human face

Former S parliament member Juan Fonseca urges the Social Democrats to soften their migration policies and consider more humane options for asylum seekers in Sweden.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

S. Famellos: There are serious questions - The incident in Chios must be investigated and answers must be provided

Sokratis Famellos, president of SYRIZA-PS, emphasized the need for an investigation into a violent incident in Chios during a parliamentary discussion on migration policies, criticizing government officials for insufficient transparency.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Frustrated American Dream: She is Venezuelan and wants to self-deport from the U.S., but she is trapped in a migration limbo

A pregnant Venezuelan woman, seeking to restart her life, wants to self-deport from the U.S. but is caught in a complex migration situation influenced by past and current administration policies.

Feb 3 โ€ข 01:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

Trump calls him a 'drug boss' - Colombia's president dares to visit the White House

The explosive cocaine production in Colombia, military operations in Venezuela, and migration policies highlight starkly opposing views between US President Trump and Colombian President Petro ahead of their meeting.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Made it? Ten years after arrival: Making migration humane

The article discusses progressive migration policies that could improve the German migration system, which is currently slow and detrimental to the well-being and integration of newcomers.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Immigration in numbers: deportations are symbols, but more than symbolic politics

The article discusses the impact of recent migration policies in Germany, highlighting the symbolic nature of deportations while also emphasizing their deeper implications as reflected in current statistics.

Jan 15 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Negative Immigration in the US: For the First Time in Over 50 Years, More People Left Than Came

The United States recorded a negative net immigration for the first time in over 50 years in 2025, a trend linked to policies during Trump's second term.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

USA Records Negative Net Migration for the First Time in 50 Years in 2025

In 2025, the United States experienced its first negative net migration in half a century, largely attributed to the strict immigration policies of the Trump administration, according to a report by the Brookings Institution.

Jan 14 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

For the first time in 50 years.. more migrants are leaving America than arriving

For the first time in 50 years, the number of migrants leaving the United States in 2025 has surpassed those arriving, largely due to former President Trump's immigration policies.

Jan 14 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Denmark's crackdown on migrants: expelled if sentenced to one year in prison

Denmark implements stricter immigration policies, expelling migrants sentenced to one year in prison as part of a broader shift in European migration strategies.

Jan 8 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

1,000 more heads: the program with which Merz aims to make Germany more attractive to take advantage of the brain drain from the US

The German government has launched a plan to attract researchers worldwide amid the withdrawal of the Trump Administration's policies.

Jan 7 โ€ข 04:45 UTC

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