According to data collected and published by UNHCR, over the past decade, extreme climate-related events triggered an average of 21.5 million new displacements per year, more than twice as many refugees caused by conflicts. By 2050, this could reach 1.2 billion people fleeing from their houses because of devastating climate change. Considering that science has proved the effects of the …

Rishi Sunak has prioritized his government’s legislative agenda around the anti-immigration “Stop the Boats” campaign, aiming to discourage asylum seekers from attempting to reach the United Kingdom via the English Channel. However, the Rwanda deportation bill, designed to deport refugees and migrants to Rwanda for the processing of their asylum claims and resettlement, faced significant challenges. In November, the Supreme …

The recent legislative changes regarding immigration in France and the agreement reached by the European Union to reform the union’s immigration policy announce a change in the landscape of immigration on the continent.  France’s Proposed Immigration Law The immigration and asylum bill was a source of much controversy when it was announced in both the Assemblée Nationale and amongst the …

In the recent years we have seen the debate of immigration in the worldwide context being highly controversial. Nevertheless, while the arguments of either side prevail, it is impossible not to note the essential contribution of immigrants into the economy of Europe. The multidimensional influence of the immigrant community in relation to the European economy, highlighting the significance of a more accommodating …

On October 3, 2013, a barge coming from Libya was shipwrecked in the Mediterranean lands in order to reach the small Italian island of Lampedusa. Prior to their arrival, with the intention of being seen and rescued, a blanket was set on fire, which unfortunately engulfed the entire boat and set it ablaze, causing  the death of 368 people. Lampedusa, …

            Artificial intelligence systems have become a feature of the European Union’s approach to migration. From lie-detectors to risk profiling systems, AI systems are used to judge and control migrants in many different ways. Despite the possible benefits of AI systems, many human rights organizations warn of the dangers of their use and have repeatedly warned EU member states about …

Germany’s recent recession has not only impacted its own economy but also has/will have significant implications for the European Union as a whole, given Germany’s status as a key economic powerhouse in the region. As the country navigates through these challenging times, one potential solution that has gained attention is migration. Studies have consistently shown the positive impact of migration …

The world is still reeling from the sudden fall of Kabul on 15 August and the Taliban’s victory in Afghan territory. These events came as a surprise to the international community, as US intelligence services had estimated on 11 August that an event of such magnitude would occur within 90 days (Nieto, 2021). A few days later, scenes of desperation …

The EU elections are almost one year way and the parties have already, unofficially start their campaigns. The largest political party in the European Parliament, the European People’s Party (EPP), is the one that represents center-right and conservative political views, at least until now. As the 2024 European elections approach, migration policy will be a crucial issue for the EPP, …

The Frontex agency for the control of the EU’s external borders is active in the Mediterranean Sea with three main missions that aim to “secure” the EU’s borders, reduce human trafficking and save as many lives as possible. The three missions are Operation Themis (1) covering the central Mediterranean, Operation Poseidon (2) covering the eastern Mediterranean and Operation Indalo (3) …