Asylum debate shifts to the right – asylum seekers and refugees are being labelled as criminals

Britain unveils major reforms that will extend the path to settlement to 20 years, revoke automatic support for some asylum seekers, and introduce regular reviews of refugee status, drawing sharp criticism from charities and rights groups

The unrest began when groups of young migrants staged a protest over asylum procedures and living conditions within the camp.

The European Commission has classified Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus as “under migratory pressure,” paving the way for a new relocation mechanism — though Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia reject participation

Migration & Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris made the announcement after a new and stricter framework for determining if an asylum seeker is a minor was implemented in late August

'The message will be very simple: you either work or you leave', Minister Thanos Plevris said, in detailing an upcoming draft law. Conversely, he said legal migration for guest workers will be expanded

France and Spain surpass Germany as top destinations amid shifting migration patterns, while Syria sees a major decline in asylum seekers

Greece has repeatedly faced criticism from human rights groups over alleged pushbacks at sea and land borders. Earlier this year, the EU’s border agency said it was examining 12 cases involving possible rights violations by Greek authorities

“If you enter Europe illegally or if your asylum application is rejected, you have no right to stay in Europe", the Greek minister said.

The amendment stipulates that, for a period of three months, individuals arriving by sea from North African countries without formal authorization will not be permitted to file asylum applications.

The UNHCR reminded Greece of its obligations, stating that while border control is legitimate, it must never undermine the legal right to asylum

Plevris said cooperation with Turkey has effectively reduced crossings at Greece’s northeastern land border and the eastern Aegean islands; however, the main challenge remains the Libyan maritime route.

‘All migrants who enter the country illegally will be arrested and detained,' the Greek PM announced in Parliament, referring to the ongoing situation on Crete from irregular migrant arrivals emanating from eastern Libya

'If the majority of our asylum plan proposals are not included in the coalition agreement and implemented by the cabinet as soon as possible, the PVV will withdraw from this coalition,' far-right leader Geert Wilders had warned

This will open avenues for the use of “return hubs” much like the one created in Albania at the impetus of a deal with Italy.

A string of coincidences led to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis becoming the first foreign head of government to be officially welcomed in Berlin by Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz – just one week into his term. Both leaders highlighted the symbolic significance of their early meeting and declared their intent to further strengthen bilateral […]

Greece’s Ministry of Migration and Asylum requested and accepted the resignation of Ioannis Sfyrakis, Deputy Commissioner of the Asylum Service. 

Over 15 EU countries have implemented similar "freezes," citing the claim that the Assad regime, which many were fleeing, has fallen

Regarding the pending Asylum requests, as reported, a possible scenario would likely involve the revoking of these requests, a solution that is not being prioritized, as regardless of the internal state of a country, international asylum conventions remain in effect.

Germany, Austria announce pauses in asylum applications for Syrians after Assad fall