The European Commission has presented an initial list of safe countries of origin and wants to bring forward the implementation of parts of the asylum and migration pact. Member states are to be able to apply the new accelerated procedure at the external borders before the pact comes into force next June.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission wants to make the deportation of rejected asylum seekers faster and more efficient. The repatriation regulation that has now been presented provides for deportation centers and simplified detention pending deportation.
By Eric Bonse
Not only the CDU/CSU and SPD, but also the EU is planning further tightening of asylum policy. The European Commission wants to present its plans for more deportations in Strasbourg.
By Eric Bonse
Schengen is in serious danger, warns Valérie Hayer. Nothing less than freedom of movement and prosperity are at stake as a result of border controls, writes the Chairwoman of the Renew Group in the European Parliament in today's Opinion.
By Redaktion Table
CDU leader Friedrich Merz has caught the EU off guard with his statements on asylum policy. But what he is calling for is largely difficult to implement. At the same time, EU law already offers some possibilities, according to Brussels.
By Eric Bonse
The number of refugees in the EU is high. This could give populists a boost in many member states in this election year. For their part, those in power are promising to remedy the situation. However, migration agreements, the EU asylum reform package and deals such as the one with Egypt will probably not lead to the desired outcome.
By Falk Steiner
She was Chair of the European Affairs Committee and Minister for Europe. Now CDU politician Marion Walsmann is Thuringia's only member in the European Parliament. She warns of the negative consequences for her federal state if the AfD makes further gains in the European elections.
By Redaktion Table
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended the immigration law passed by parliament against criticism, including from within his own ranks. The health minister has resigned in protest.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU has agreed on a reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). However, many projects have yet to be tested in practice. In particular, the new rules on asylum procedures at the external borders are on shaky ground.
By Eric Bonse
The UN Committee against Torture criticized Denmark's plans to transfer asylum seekers to third countries such as Rwanda. However, the country intends to stick to its plans.
By Alina Leimbach
