Italy Extends Schengen Border Suspension with Spain by Another Week

By admin October 16, 2026 No comment

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Italy has extended its suspension of the European Union’s border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain by another week, according to an Italian government source on Friday. The extension aligns with Madrid’s decision to maintain its own suspension of Schengen arrangements with Italy until October 22. The move prolongs border restrictions between the two countries amid

France, Britain Discuss Ending ‘One In, One Out’ Migrant Deal

By admin September 30, 2026 No comment

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France and Britain are discussing the withdrawal of a migration agreement that allows Britain to return some undocumented migrants arriving by small boats to France, a French interior ministry source said on Wednesday. The arrangement was introduced last year as part of efforts to reduce crossings of the English Channel. Under the deal, Britain returns […]

Catalonia’s Far-Right Rise Reshapes Independence Politics as Migration Concerns Grow

By admin September 23, 2026 No comment

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A growing focus on immigration, crime and housing is reshaping politics in Catalonia, with the separatist Aliança Catalana gaining support ahead of the region’s 2028 election. The party, led by Silvia Orriols, is polling behind Spain’s ruling Socialists and has made restricting migration and improving public safety central to its message. Aliança’s rise is creating […]

Pope Leo Urges Global Action to Protect Child Migrants

By admin September 23, 2026 No comment

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Pope Leo on Wednesday called for greater global efforts to protect migrant and refugee children fleeing their homes in search of safety. Speaking to thousands of pilgrims at his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, he highlighted the severe conditions faced by many young migrants. The pope said migrant children can experience violence, torture, […]

Italy Plans School Veil Ban and Cap on Foreign Students

By admin September 21, 2026 No comment

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Italy is preparing measures that would ban face coverings such as burqas and niqabs in schools and introduce a limit on the number of foreign students in each class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on September 20. She said the proposals would be presented to the Cabinet. Meloni also said parents of foreign students facing […]

AfD Surge Raises Concerns Among Immigrants in Eastern Germany

By admin September 19, 2026 No comment

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The rise of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in eastern states is causing some immigrants to question whether they still feel welcome. Migrants interviewed by Reuters in Rostock and Schwerin described increasing anti-immigrant abuse, ranging from hostile remarks to demands that they return to their home countries. The concerns come ahead of Sunday’s

Sweden Offers Cash to Immigrants to Leave Ahead of Election

By admin September 9, 2026 No comment

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Sweden is taking a tougher approach to immigration ahead of its September 13 election, with the government offering foreign-born residents with non-EU residency permits up to 350,000 Swedish crowns (around $37,000) to leave the country. The policy marks a major shift for Sweden, which was once among Europe’s most welcoming countries for asylum seekers. The […]

Suspected Smugglers Face Trial Over Channel Drowning

By admin September 8, 2026 No comment

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Fourteen men are standing trial in Paris over their alleged involvement in a migrant-smuggling operation linked to the deaths of more than 30 people in the English Channel in November 2021. The tragedy occurred after an overloaded dinghy deflated during the dangerous crossing from northern France to Britain. French prosecutors allege that Afghan and Iraqi-Kurdish […]

Five European Nations Plan Migrant Return Hubs Outside EU

By admin September 5, 2026 No comment

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Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands have agreed on steps toward deals with non-EU countries to establish facilities for migrants who no longer have legal residency in the European Union. The five nations aim to reach agreements with host countries by the end of this year. The countries, known as the Group of Five, […]

EU Sends Patrol Boats to English Channel Amid Migration Crisis

By admin September 4, 2026 No comment

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The European Union’s border agency Frontex will deploy patrol boats to the English Channel and North Sea to support French search-and-rescue operations amid increased migrant crossings. Two Spanish vessels will operate from September to October, followed by a Lithuanian boat through January. The Channel is one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, where migrants