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The Mediterranean: Both a graveyard and a bottomless money pit due to EU border policies

Over the last decade, European governments have invested heavily to militarize their sea borders and outsource control responsibilities to partners in Africa and the Middle East.

The Conversation

Sunbathers Shove Migrant Boat Back on Gavdos: Locals Fume Over 'Partying' Overrun Crisis

Beachgoers on tiny Gavdos repel migrant dinghy amid 850 arrivals, claiming 'partying' newcomers overrun paradise.

International Business Times UK

Lion's share of tripled EU migration budget aimed at border management

The newly proposed EU long-term budget prioritises border management, seeking to make entry by migrants harder, over support for asylum and reception processes. Rights groups accuse the EU of exposing migrants to human rights abuses.

Euronews

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10 years after Europe's migration crisis, the fallout reverberates in Greece and beyond

Amena Namjoyan arrived on the Greek island of Lesbos as part of a migration crisis that would rock the European Union

The Independent UK

Why you might need your fingerprint scanned to go on holiday in Europe

A new biometric entry system for non-EU citizens was due last year, but has been delayed

The Independent UK

EU moves to loosen restrictions on sending asylum seekers to third countries

The European Union unveiled plans on Tuesday to make it easier to send asylum seekers to third countries to which they have no connection, in the latest overhaul aimed at reducing migration to the bloc, intensifying the debate over migration policy and sparking criticism from rights groups.

Radio France Internationale

Europe's human rights watchdog urges Greece to end 'pushbacks' of migrants

Athens has consistently denied the pushback allegations, maintaining that its border control measures comply with international law.

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Frontex chief Hans Leijtens vows to change organisation’s culture within three years

Executive Director of Frontex says he wishes Greece would comply with its international obligations when it comes to ensuring the safety of vulnerable refugees and migrants making their way to Europe often on non-seaworthy vessels.

Euronews

Ilegal migrant crossings: Which is becoming the most difficult route to Europe?

Illegal migrant crossings fell by almost a third in the first quarter of 2025, reports Frontex. Here's why the number of attempts might be decreasing.

Euronews

Frontex director says fundamental rights 'core' to border-guarding | Radio Schuman

Euronews spoke with Frontex director Hans Leijten, discussing calls for the agency to suspend its mission with Greece. Is this on the cards, and what are the risks of such a move?

Euronews

European Union set to reform Frontex again in 2026

New legislation set to be tabled to increase staff and resources of the agency in the long term. Last Frontex reform entered into force at the end of 2019.

Euronews

I wish I didn't have to send people back to Libya, Frontex chief tells Euronews

The executive director of the EU's border and coast guard responds to Euronews’ question about an NGO's claims that returnees often face human rights abuses.

Euronews

Med5: Interior ministers call for strengthening of Frontex and agreements with third countries for returns

At their two-day summit in Naples, the interior ministers of the EU countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea called for a strengthening of the European Border and Coastguard Agency and for more action to combat irregular immigration.

Euronews

European Union border agency investigates Greece over alleged rights violations

The European Union’s border protection agency says it is investigating multiple alleged human rights violations by Greece in dealing with illegal immigration

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Euronews

EU border agency investigates Greece over alleged migrant rights violations

Greece has come under increased international scrutiny and criticism from human rights groups following a migrant boat sinking in 2023 off its southern coast that killed hundreds.

Euronews

The EPP takes firmer line on migration in policy pitch

The largest group in the European Parliament has adopted a new position paper, endorsing suspension of the right to asylum and questioning family reunification.

Euronews

Risks of Frontex's involvement in returning asylum seekers - Radio Schuman

Frontex's role in returning rejected asylum seekers should be monitored, especially in terms of the protection of fundamental rights, green MEP Tineke Strik tells Radio Schuman on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, says top rights lawyer

Council of Europe’s Michael O’Flaherty urged leaders not to give in to populist rhetoric over migration

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Al Jazeera

Pakistan sacks, blacklists dozens of officials after Mediterranean deaths

The crackdown follows recent boat disasters off Greece and Morocco in which dozens of Pakistanis died. Is it enough?

Al Jazeera

As Pakistanis die in fresh Mediterranean tragedy, a question lingers: Why?

Pakistani men, including some with a level of financial stability, are embarking on a dangerous new route to Europe.

The Independent UK

More than 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off African coast

Officials say more than 40 Pakistanis are feared to have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off West Africa’s Atlantic coastline

The Independent UK

Irregular migration into the European Union fell sharply last year, border agency says

The European Union's border agency Frontex says that irregular migration into the European Union fell sharply in 2024

Evening Standard

Over 250 migrants arrive in small boats on third day of Channel crossings

Home Office figures show nearly 400 migrants have made the perilous crossing from France so far in 2025

Al Jazeera

Irregular migration into EU dropped sharply in 2024: Border agency

Despite falling total, number of people crossing border from Belarus and Russia jumped 192 percent.

The Conversation

Albania-Italy: migration deals risk becoming a requirement for EU membership

In April, the European parliament passed its pact on migration and asylum, a package of laws designed to overhaul the EU’s policies on migration and borders. But the issue of how to deal with “irregular” migrants – people who enter countries without proper visas or documentation – is far from…

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