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Germany's AfD accuses Merz of election fraud as it vows image reform

Critics of the German far-right party say that the AfD is still far from having any real influence, as none of the other parties in the Bundestag are willing to cooperate with it.

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Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania

Poland is introducing temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, effective Monday, a decision announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk in response to Germany's handling of the migrant crisis.

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Germany sees 50% decline in asylum application in first half of 2025

The first half of 2025 showed a dramatic decline in asylum applications, falling as much as 50% from last year’s figures.

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Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the measures were "necessary to reduce the uncontrolled flows of migrants across the Polish-German border".

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EU Commission working on concerns about Anglo-French migration pact

The “Med 5” countries have notified the European Commission on their concerns with the deal, asking if it flouts EU law.

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Cristian’s famous white storks get tagged in new conservation effort

For the first time, white stork chicks in Cristian, central Romania, are being fitted with monitoring rings to track their migration, health, and long-term survival.

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Life-size puppet herds march across continents for climate action

Towering puppets of elephants, lions and gorillas are making their way through cities across Africa and Europe in 'The Herds' – a public art performance confronting the climate crisis.

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Dutch citizens carry out own border checks to protest migration policy

The move has been criticised by the justice minister who has called for the checks to be stopped, saying such steps are the responsibility of the border police.

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Top EU court rules migrants with minors not aiding illegal immigration

The court acquitted a woman of Congolese origin who entered Italian territory accompanied by two minors using false passports.

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Porto’s Bienal’25 photo expo imagines the world of 'tomorrow today'

Porto’s Bienal’25 Fotografia has gathered international artists and curators across multiple venues in the city to look through the lens of the future to capture visions of themes ranging from climate change and post-colonial legacies to gender and migration.

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How has immigration enforcement in the EU evolved over the past year?

Over 120,000 non-EU nationals were refused entry in 2024, a number that has barely moved since the pandemic, while voluntary and forced returns are up 20%.

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Wilders threatens to leave Dutch ruling coalition over migration plan

"We've done enough concessions," Wilders said during a press conference announcing his 10-point plan on Monday, adding that if "nothing or not enough happens, we’re out."

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Brussels seeks easier exits of asylum seekers from the EU

The European Commission proposed a revision of the “third safe country” concept, paving the way for agreements similar to the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership.

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A look inside Rotterdam's new museum exploring global migration

Highlights of the museum include a life-sized NYC bus filled with fabric characters, thousands of donated suitcases, and a sweeping view from a 30-metre-high spiralling staircase.

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One dead and scores rescued after migrant boat sinks off French coast

More than 60 people were rescued after the "overloaded" vessel collapsed, authorities said on Monday.

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The EU country where children of migrants outnumbered local newborns

The rate of newborns in the EU is plunging, but children of migrants are an exception.

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

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.

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What is the public attitude towards irregular migrants' rights?

British respondents showed the least support for policies on healthcare, social welfare, labour protections and regularisation, while Italians are more positive about granting rights to irregular migrants.

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Vatican notes 'exchange of opinions' in meeting with JD Vance

The Holy See, which has a tradition of diplomatic neutrality, has expressed alarm over the Trump's administration's crackdown on migrants and cuts in international aid while insisting on peaceful resolutions to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

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Which EU countries are receiving the most asylum applications?

First-time asylum applications in the EU dropped to fewer than a million last year.