Non Ukrainian refugees face discrimination: Conditions worsen for homeless refugees in Brussels

 

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Former Russian President Laments Low Quality of Current European Leaders | Farsnews Agency

The current generation of European politicians are vastly inferior to those who governed the continent a few decades ago, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.

Migrazioni: Parigi chiede un accordo europeo con Londra

 

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L'UE accuse Minsk d'envoyer des immigrants sans papiers vers la Pologne et les pays baltes

 

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French want new migration treaty between EU and Britain • FRANCE 24

 

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Germania e Paesi Bassi sospendono i rimpatri degli afghani

 

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Migranti dalla Bielorussia: la Lettonia autorizza la polizia all'uso della forza

 

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L’Union européenne dévoile un plan pour accélérer les retours des déboutés du droit d’asile

 

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EU warns over Turkey 'backsliding' on rights, democracy

 The EU accused Turkey Tuesday of backsliding on democratic standards and human rights, saying a crackdown launched after a coup attempt in 2016 was having a "profound and devastating impact".

EU Commission Abandons Refugee Quotas in Bid to Appease Eastern States

EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson said the body's view of those trafficked across the Mediterranean had changed from refugees to illegal immigrants, She said two-thirds of arrivals were expected to have their asylum claims rejected and be deported.

EU chief, set to unveil asylum policy, says migration is a fact of life

 The European Union's chief executive, set to unveil contentious new asylum policies for the bloc next week, described immigration on Wednesday as a normal fact of life and said the continent should learn to manage it.

Protecting refugees in Europe: UNHCR calls for a ‘year of change’

After years of shifting policies and heated debate, UNHCR said that the ambitious but achievable recommendations would provide a common and workable asylum system within the EU through sustainable reform and revitalized financial support for host countries.

Report: EU Migration Funds in Libya End Up in Militias' Hands

When the European Union started funneling millions of euros into Libya to slow the tide of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, the money came with EU promises to improve detention centers notorious for abuse and fight human trafficking.

EU Takes Hungary to Court for Non-Compliance with EU Asylum Rules

The European Commission has made a decision to refer Hungary to court "for non-compliance of its asylum and return legislation with EU law".

Europe: Moves to further limit refugee flow prompt concern

Rights groups and watchdogs have expressed concern over several countries' proposals to return asylum seekers to Greece as several European leaders call for refugee routes to be closed.

Migration Challenge Is Make-Or-Break for EU, Says Merkel

The European Union’s fate rests on its ability to rise to the challenges of migration, a passionate Chancellor Angela Merkel told Germany’s parliament on Thursday ahead of a Brussels summit dominated by an issue that threatens her ruling coalition.

Turkey suspends migrant readmission deal with Greece

Turkey has suspended its migrant readmission deal with Greece, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was quoted as saying by Hurriyet daily on Thursday.

EU slams Israeli decision to demolish West Bank Bedouin village

The European Union on Thursday urged Israel to reconsider its decision to demolish a Palestinian Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank, saying it undermines “prospects for a lasting peace”.

Peace and stability in the Middle East: Jordan urges EU to recognize East Jerusalem as Palestine's capital

Jordan on Wednesday urged the EU to recognize East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, which is a prerequisite for attaining peace and stability in the Middle East region, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

Juncker urges Belgian citizenship for UK staff

The EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, has urged Belgium to grant citizenship to British EU staff worried about their post-Brexit status.