Germany’s federal states call for further migration controls
The leaders of Germany’s 16 federal states discussed the revival of the European Union’s Dublin Regulation and the possibility of deporting illegal migrants to non-EU countries.
Tough stances on migration, new border checks: Schengen, are you OK?
With Germany ramping up border controls earlier this month and other EU countries contemplating stricter migration rules, the Schengen zone of free movement – and no internal border checks – seems to be crumbling.
German interior minister praises Romania’s efforts on EU asylum cooperation
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser met with her Romanian counterpart to discuss the countries’ cooperation on migration and asylum. As part of efforts to fully join the borderless Schengen zone, Bulgaria and Romania have recently made progress in protecting the EU’s external borders.
EU’s Migration Pact: Parliament adopts sweeping asylum reform
After nearly a decade of negotiations, the EU Parliament has reached an agreement on a reform of its asylum policies, with tougher measures for individuals from countries considered relatively safe. The approval was far from assured, highlighting the significance of the decision.
Europe in brief: Eurozone inflation expected to slow down
In its latest economic forecast, the European Commission expects inflation in the eurozone to fall. The EU announced support for a 6.4-million-euro migration management project in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Swiss parliament voted to resume negotiations with the EU.