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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Timbro Chief Criticizes Government: 'People Are Not Stupid'

Timbro's chief economist criticizes the Swedish government's implementation of a stricter immigration policy, arguing that many citizens are outraged at the government's approach to deportations.

Feb 27 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Th. Plevris: We will have more than 1,000 asylum revocations by June 2026

The Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris announced a significant increase in asylum revocations, saying that over 1,000 revocations are expected by June 2026.

Feb 27 • 13:34 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Putin... Is He Copying Trump? Calls to Combat Migration in Russia for This Reason

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for stricter measures against illegal immigration following a terrorist attack, emphasizing the need for changes in the country's migration policy.

Feb 27 • 03:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Forssell Pressured About Teen Deportations: "Lacks Political Will"

Johan Forssell, the Swedish Minister of Migration, faced criticism from the opposition after failing to provide concrete solutions to the issue of teenage deportations during a parliamentary committee meeting.

Feb 26 • 21:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Ulf Kristersson (M) on criticized deportations: 'The law cannot be adapted to every human story'

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson defends the controversial deportations of young migrants who reach the age of 18 while their families remain, arguing that the law must not cater to individual cases.

Feb 26 • 16:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Forssell: No to a stop law on teenage deportations

Migration Minister Johan Forssell rejects calls for a temporary law to halt controversial deportations of teenagers who reach the age of 18.

Feb 26 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: "Security is a prerequisite for freedom and a majority achievement"

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented a cohesive security plan at the 2nd Pre-Congress of New Democracy in Alexandroupoli, linking it closely to freedom and social prosperity.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: The fence will cover the entire Evros to ensure our security against any threat

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reiterated his commitment to extending the Evros fence to cover the entire length of the Greek-Turkish border for enhanced security.

Feb 25 • 17:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

European Asylum System: What Should Change with the GEAS Reform

The SPD is reluctantly supporting a law to implement reforms to the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) as the German government takes steps toward a stricter migration policy.

Feb 25 • 16:37 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

MUP plans, citizens oppose: Will Željava become a camp for 1,500 migrants?

Residents of Korenica protest against a proposed migrant center at the former Željava military airport, which could house up to 1,500 migrants as part of EU immigration policy.

Feb 24 • 17:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Minister Šipić presented Croatia's measures for demographic renewal in the EP

Minister of Demography and Migration Ivan Šipić presented Croatia's demographic revitalization measures at a European Parliament conference.

Feb 24 • 13:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Timbro's Chief Economist on Deportations: "I Can No Longer Call Myself Right-Wing"

Fredrik Kopsch, a national economist, reflects on the impact of Sweden's immigration policy while meeting individuals affected by deportations in the summer of 2025.

Feb 24 • 10:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Meloni's Albanian Centers: Italy Must Compensate Migrants

Italy is required to compensate a migrant after unlawfully detaining him and sending him to a controversial facility in Albania as part of a new migration policy.

Feb 24 • 08:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The European Commission wants to solve the problem of a shortage of professional drivers

The European Commission is considering measures to facilitate the recruitment of skilled drivers from outside the EU to address a workforce shortage in the trucking industry.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Migration: Dobrindt's Asylum Policy Will Not Work

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt proposes a rapid integration plan for refugees to enter the workforce, but critics argue it may fail due to its short-sighted nature.

Feb 23 • 15:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Migration Policy: Dobrindt's Wrong Path Regarding Asylum

Germany's interior minister states that anyone can work three months after arriving in the country, raising concerns about potential pull factors for migration.

Feb 23 • 07:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Juholt's anger over Afnan's deportation threat: Becomes extremely upset

Former Social Democratic leader HÃ¥kan Juholt expresses his anger over the deportation threat faced by SSU member Afnan Agha, which he deems a failure of the migration policy.

Feb 22 • 16:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Migration issue shakes Tidö - 'could cost the bourgeoisie the election'

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has criticized the Sweden Democrats for publicly negotiating detention and deportation issues amid internal government disagreements over migration policy.

Feb 21 • 13:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: This is why I remain on the Migration Agency’s Ethical Council

Jonas Eek explains his motivations for staying on the Migration Agency's Ethical Council despite a peer's resignation.

Feb 20 • 16:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Flight and Migration: 'Not a single gymnasium in Bavaria has been occupied by refugees anymore'

The Bavarian state government reports a successful shift in migration policy, highlighted by a significant reduction in new asylum applications and an increase in the number of residency terminations.

Feb 20 • 13:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leader: When SD voters think that deportations have gone too far – then migration policy has become extreme

A shift among Swedish Democrats (SD) voters shows that a majority now oppose deportations of teenagers, signaling a potential crisis in Sweden's migration policy.

Feb 20 • 04:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 15:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

"Children Follow Their Parents First in Deportation"

Sweden's migration policy is under scrutiny as cases emerge of children facing deportation despite their parents holding residence permits.

Feb 19 • 08:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Tomas Ramberg: Rebellion against Dadgostar if she gets her way

The Left Party may face a significant political cost if it enters a government coalition after the election, particularly regarding migration policy where Nooshi Dadgostar will have to negotiate her moral principles.

Feb 19 • 08:35 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 06:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Forssell on Teenage Deportations: Working on a Solution

Swedish Minister for Migration Johan Forssell announced that the government is working on a proposal to address teenage deportations, emphasizing the need for these youths to complete their schooling and build their futures in Sweden.

Feb 19 • 02:09 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 15:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

At least 15 migrant bodies found off the coast of Italy

At least 15 bodies of migrants have been discovered off the coast of Italy amidst dangerous sea travel conditions in the Mediterranean.

Feb 18 • 10:33 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

No special treatment for Ukrainian migrants – senior Czech MP

A senior Czech MP stated that Ukrainian migrants should not receive preferential treatment when applying for long-term residence permits in the Czech Republic.

Feb 17 • 18:39 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 14:47 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

India pushes young workers to aging Europe - expert reveals shortcomings

India aims to send young workers abroad amid rising youth unemployment, with experts cautioning against potential political manipulation of labor.

Feb 17 • 03:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Spain Welcomes Migrants: 'The West Needs Them,' Says Prime Minister

Spain has opened its doors to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, offering legal residency and access to work and benefits, framing it as both a human rights issue and an economic necessity.

Feb 16 • 19:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: racism ‘systemic’ at universities; Angus Taylor disowns leaked migration policy

Angus Taylor distances himself from a controversial leaked immigration plan, while a report highlights systemic racism in Australian universities, and 34 women and children from a Kurdish detention camp face repatriation issues.

Feb 16 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Germany extends EU border controls by six months

Germany has announced a six-month extension of its temporary border controls, citing the need for more effective migration management.

Feb 16 • 13:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Voting on Teenage Deportations: "A Heavy Responsibility Lies with S and L"

The Social Insurance Committee will vote on a proposal aimed at stopping teenage deportations, urging Social Democrats and Liberals to support the initiative.

Feb 16 • 12:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Germany will extend border controls for another six months, said the Minister of the Interior

Germany is extending border controls with its neighbors for six more months as part of its new migration policy, according to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.

Feb 16 • 08:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Maduro served as a 'lesson': Daniel Ortega, president of Nicaragua, softens stance with the US

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega softens his anti-imperialist rhetoric and introduces new measures aimed at improving relations with the United States.

Feb 15 • 21:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

EU's top diplomat rejects US-led European 'drowning'

EU's chief diplomat, K. Kallas, asserts that Europe doesn't face civilizational extinction as per U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on massive migration and European defense.

Feb 15 • 09:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

SD leadership: We agree to convert residence permits

The Sweden Democrats have reached a consensus on converting permanent residence permits to temporary ones amidst disputes over migration policy with other Tidö parties.

Feb 14 • 12:53 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

US Secretary of State Rubio reaffirms US-Europe ties at Munich

Marco Rubio emphasized the strong connections between the US and Europe while addressing concerns about deindustrialization and migration at a recent Munich forum.

Feb 14 • 10:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

5:59 in the original: Gerald Knaus on Europe facing multiple threats

Gerald Knaus discusses the various threats Europe is currently facing.

Feb 14 • 04:59 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 05:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Political turning point in the EU's approach to migration. Human rights organizations criticize the new regulation

The European Union is set to implement new regulations to expedite asylum proceedings and facilitate the transfer of migrants to other countries, prompting criticism from human rights organizations.

Feb 12 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Greece toughens its migration policy with a new law that includes prison for those who save lives

Greece has passed a law mandating harsh penalties for human trafficking and criminalizing assistance to migrants arriving in the country, raising concerns among humanitarian organizations.

Feb 12 • 16:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Alarm: Teenage Deportations Scare Away Researchers

Sweden's government aims to attract foreign researchers but its migration policy, especially concerning deportations of young individuals, is driving them away, according to the union Sulf.

Feb 12 • 13:12 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Italy’s Meloni pushes naval blockades to stop migrant boats

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has proposed a draft law to implement naval blockades against migrant boats to enhance border security.

Feb 12 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Italian government advances bill that calls for a maritime blockade to stop migrant boats

The Italian government has proposed a bill that allows the imposition of a maritime blockade for up to six months to prevent migrant boats from entering its territorial waters.

Feb 12 • 10:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Piantedosi: it is essential to defend EU borders. The anger of the left and NGOs

Italian Minister Matteo Piantedosi emphasizes the necessity of defending EU borders following the approval of a new immigration bill.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC

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