EU Migration Focus: Von der Leyen Pledges Tougher Action as Irregular Crossings Fall
EU border crossings fall 21% as von der Leyen calls for stronger migration rules. Read how new systems like ETIAS and EES affect travelers.
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EU Asylum Applications Fall 23% in Early 2025
Applications for asylum in the European Union (EU) and associated countries dropped sharply in the first half of 2025, driven by a collapse in claims from Syrian nationals following political changes…
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Council of Europe Warns Against Third-Country Deportations
The Council of Europe warns that outsourcing migrant deportations risks rights abuses. Read how EU policies could affect travelers and migrants.
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UK Moves Closer to Rejoining Erasmus+ Scheme
UK plans to rejoin Erasmus and expand youth mobility with the EU, reshaping travel, study, and work opportunities. Read how talks are unfolding.
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UK Travelers Show Rising Awareness of EU Entry/Exit System
ABTA found that UK travelers are increasingly becoming aware of the upcoming EES. Learn how these changes affect upcoming trips.
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EU Entry-Exit Rules Could Trigger Airport Chaos from October
EU airports face disruption as the new Entry-Exit System launches in October. Learn how this change affects travellers and immigration policy.
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EU Launches Shared Biometric Database Ahead of EES Rollout
The EU launches a shared Biometric Matching System to boost border security and prepare for EES. Learn how it transforms identity checks.