Germany’s new conservative government has started a strict campaign to stop irregular migration. It has increased border checks and sent thousands more police officers to patrol. Officials point to the drop in illegal crossings as a sign that the plan … Read more
Germany is set to enforce sweeping border control measures and stricter asylum rules starting May 6, in a bold move by Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz to crack down on irregular migration. The controversial policy shift has drawn sharp criticism from neighboring … Read more
Germany’s new coalition government has vowed to keep border checks with Luxembourg, despite pushback from Luxembourg’s leaders. They believed that the checks cause problems and go against the idea of open borders in the Schengen Area. Luxembourg’s Interior Minister, Léon … Read more
As the European Union sees a dramatic 31% drop in irregular border crossings in early 2025, new legal scrutiny from the EU’s top court may complicate member states’ attempts to outsource asylum processing to so-called “safe countries.” Meanwhile, over 4.3 … Read more
Latvia now requires people from outside the European Union (EU) who do not have a visa or residence permit to give personal and travel details 48 hours before they enter the country. The government warned that this is due to … Read more
Poland’s fortified eastern border stands as a symbol of growing tension, hardened policy, and complex political choices. With migrant flows rising and international law under pressure, Warsaw now draws a sharper line—backed by €52 million in European Union (EU) funding … Read more
Fewer migrants are entering the European Union (EU) through unofficial routes, and fewer people are applying for asylum. Some border crossings are still busy, but changes in migration patterns point to shifts in policy, seasonal trends, and new challenges for … Read more
France and the United Kingdom have agreed to increase efforts to reduce illegal migration across the English Channel. After meeting in Le Touquet, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper outlined plans to strengthen security, tighten … Read more
Fewer people are seeking asylum and crossing borders illegally into the European Union (EU). Recent data from Eurostat and Frontex show that asylum applications dropped by 14% in November 2024. In January 2025, illegal border crossings were 22% lower than … Read more
Germany’s border checks with Luxembourg may lead to a serious conflict within the European Union. Luxembourg’s government warns that if Germany keeps the checks past March, they will take the matter to the EU Commission. Preparing to oppose border checks … Read more