26th June 2020 | News
On 19 June 2020, the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) published new guidance on the entitlement of victims of trafficking, and persons at risk of being trafficked, to international protection. The aim of the document is to support...
19th June 2020 | News
As statistics on asylum have become a central topic of the political debate in Europe in recent years, ECRE has critically analysed the current collection and use of asylum statistics finding a need for caution. In particular, regarding statistics on protection rates...
19th June 2020 | News
On the eve of World Refugee Day, Europe remains in a state of suspended animation when it comes to asylum and migration policy. The European Pact on Asylum and Migration is yet to be published and the legislative train has been derailed by the COVID emergency....
19th June 2020 | News
NGO vessels resume rescues at the Central Mediterranean after a corona-related pause. A record number of people drowned in the last two weeks and boats continue to be pulled back to Libya with EU funding. The civilian Search and Rescue (SAR) vessel Sea Watch 3 has...
19th June 2020 | News
The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR urges Greek authorities to investigate push-backs at sea and land borders with Turkey with mounting evidence and a steady stream of reports of new incidents. Greek police have evicted a makeshift camp at Victoria Square in Athens where...
19th June 2020 | News
On 15 of June, the Guardian revealed the alleged attempt of EU officials to cover-up Croatia’s negligence in monitoring and supervising the behavior of police officers at the borders, where abuse and violence is escalating. The European Commission provided €6.8...
