Keywords: ASYLUM


Moroccan minors in Ceuta and Melilla: ODT opposes forced returns

The Democratic Labour Organization (ODT) has strongly opposed any forced return of Moroccan minors currently in Ceuta and Melilla, calling for the protection of children and respect for fundamental rights to remain at the center of migration policies. In a statement, the Moroccan trade union stressed......

Meloni and Frederiksen warn against uncontrolled migration to Europe

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have renewed calls for tougher European migration policies, warning against what they described as uncontrolled migration and advocating the creation of return centers outside the European Union. In a joint statement,......

Portugal’s tougher immigration rules face constitutional review

Portugal’s latest immigration reforms are facing scrutiny from the Constitutional Court after President António José Seguro referred the legislation for a prior constitutional review. The package introduces stricter measures concerning asylum procedures, the detention of foreign......

Britain records largest single Channel crossing with 230 migrants

The United Kingdom has recorded a new record for the number of migrants arriving in a single small boat after 230 people crossed the English Channel aboard one inflatable vessel. The boat reportedly left the French coast overnight before reaching Dover early in the morning. The figure surpasses the......

Migrants Build Makeshift Shelters on Beach in Ceuta

Several migrants stranded in Ceuta have begun building makeshift shelters on Tramposol beach after spending more than a week sleeping outdoors, according to local reports. Using branches, dried grass, pieces of fabric and discarded materials, the migrants are attempting to protect themselves from cold......

EU considers tougher migration policy after Ceuta crisis

The European Union is considering stricter migration measures following renewed pressure on its external borders, with discussions focusing on the creation of migrant processing and return centers outside EU territory. The proposal reflects a broader effort to strengthen border management and reform......

European Union updates temporary protection rules for some Ukrainian military-age applicants

The European Union has introduced changes to its temporary protection framework affecting certain future applicants from Ukraine, reflecting evolving migration and security considerations linked to the ongoing conflict. According to the updated guidance, some Ukrainian nationals of military age who......

Morocco’s role as a trusted partner in combating irregular migration and promoting humanitarian asylum policies

Morocco has emerged as a key international partner in managing migration and asylum issues, combining strong border control measures with a humanitarian approach focused on protecting migrants’ rights and supporting their integration. Over recent years, the Kingdom has become a strategic partner......

European Union holds first interior ministers’ meeting after Ceuta and Melilla migration events

European Union interior ministers held their first emergency meeting following the mass border crossings reported around the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla, as member states seek to assess the consequences of the crisis and strengthen coordination in managing irregular migration. The virtual meeting......