Revision of EU Visa Code offers opportunity to promote use of humanitarian visas for refugees, study says
12 September 2014 A new study commissioned by the European Parliament identifies inconsistencies and shortcomings in the existing Visa Code that undermines one of the aims of the instrument, i.e. ensuring that Member States meet their humanitarian and fundamental...
UK: EU to Strengthen Cooperation with “friends” on Migration Amid Ongoing Critique of UK Bill, Home Secretary Claims Migrant Labour Harms the Country’s ‘National Character’, Regulations Providing Housing Protection to Be Removed
British government’s “Illegal Migration Bill” continues to receive severe critique as EU to team up with “friends” on cross-channel migration. Home Secretary is accused of being “racist” and “economically illiterate” for claiming that migrant labour harms the...
France: Violent Military Operation to Deport Irregular Migrants in Mayotte Raises Concerns Amid Diplomatic Crisis with Comoros and Puts French Rights Violations in The Spotlight
France launches military operation Wuambushu in Mayotte to dismantle shanty towns, expel irregular migrants and combat delinquency amid polarised debate with reactions ranging from NGOs’ concerns to calls to murder from an official. The operation shines a light on...