The Netherlands Adopts Two-Tier Asylum System
The Dutch Senate has approved a law introducing a two-tier asylum system, differentiating people fleeing war or natural disasters (B status) and those seeking asylum due to their ethnicity, religion,….
Category: Europe
Greece Accused of Using “Migrant Mercenaries” in Pushback Operations
Police in Greece have been recruiting migrants to partake in pushbacks deemed illegal by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), according to the BBC. Their findings reveal allegations of….
Spain Cracks Down on Smuggling Ring Moving People from Algeria
Spanish authorities have dismantled a suspected migrant smuggling network headquartered in Spain with the help of French officials and Europol. The smugglers had a strong presence in Andalusia province, especially….
Caught in Limbo: Afghan Asylum Seekers in Poland
Poland’s approach to Afghan refugees reflects broader EU migration dynamics while maintaining distinct national policies. As of 2024, Poland received 275 asylum applications from Afghan nationals, with a notably high….
The Mixed Legacy of the EU-Turkey Migration Deal
The “EU-Turkey deal” was signed in March 2016, amid a sharp increase in the number of people arriving in the European Union in search of safety and protection. Officially called….