EU Commissioner Brunner says time to lift German border controls
From airport queues to long-haul truckers, Europe’s new migration rules are creating unexpected pressure points.
Frontex: Irregular border crossings into EU fall by 26% in 2025
A lower number of migrants crossed the EU’s external borders irregularly in 2025 compared to 2024. The Mediterranean route remains the most popular crossing.
EU agrees to new rules to deport asylum seekers to third countries
Amid pressure from right-wing and populist forces, the EU has taken the next step to tighten its migration rulebook.
Solidarity and deportation: EU moves to get a grip on migration as pressure mounts
The EU is tightening the screws on irregular immigration and on returns for migrants whose asylum claims are denied. To better share responsibilities, member states have agreed on solidarity measures – though some of the more restrictive governments are sceptical.
EU asylum claims fall 23% in the first half of 2025
Migration has become a politically charged topic in the European Union.