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EU Faces Human Rights Accusations Over Asylum Seeker Expulsions
Europe's human rights commissioner, Michael O'Flaherty, has presented evidence of asylum seekers being forcibly returned from EU borders in Poland and Greece, violating international law, while expressing concern about a growing hardline stance on migration among mainstream politicians.
EU Faces Human Rights Accusations Over Asylum Seeker Expulsions
Europe's human rights commissioner, Michael O'Flaherty, has presented evidence of asylum seekers being forcibly returned from EU borders in Poland and Greece, violating international law, while expressing concern about a growing hardline stance on migration among mainstream politicians.
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44% Bias Score
EU to Overhaul Deportation System, Accelerating Returns of Rejected Migrants
The European Commission will unveil a plan on March 11th to overhaul the EU's deportation system, aiming to accelerate the return of 480,000 rejected asylum seekers and criminal migrants—only 20 percent of whom complied in 2023—by imposing harsher penalties for non-cooperation and exploring controve...
EU to Overhaul Deportation System, Accelerating Returns of Rejected Migrants
The European Commission will unveil a plan on March 11th to overhaul the EU's deportation system, aiming to accelerate the return of 480,000 rejected asylum seekers and criminal migrants—only 20 percent of whom complied in 2023—by imposing harsher penalties for non-cooperation and exploring controve...
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48% Bias Score
Low Uptake of German Repatriation Program for Syrian Refugees
Germany's voluntary repatriation program for Syrian refugees has seen only 40 returnees since January 2025, despite offering up to €4000 in financial aid per family; the program's low uptake reflects Syria's ongoing instability and the high number of new asylum applications.
Low Uptake of German Repatriation Program for Syrian Refugees
Germany's voluntary repatriation program for Syrian refugees has seen only 40 returnees since January 2025, despite offering up to €4000 in financial aid per family; the program's low uptake reflects Syria's ongoing instability and the high number of new asylum applications.
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52% Bias Score
UK Asylum Claims Hit Record High in 2024
In 2024, the UK recorded its highest ever number of asylum applications (108,138), an 18% increase on 2023, driven by increased small boat arrivals despite a decrease from 2022 levels, placing pressure on the government to address the asylum backlog while grappling with the use of hotels to house as...
UK Asylum Claims Hit Record High in 2024
In 2024, the UK recorded its highest ever number of asylum applications (108,138), an 18% increase on 2023, driven by increased small boat arrivals despite a decrease from 2022 levels, placing pressure on the government to address the asylum backlog while grappling with the use of hotels to house as...
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52% Bias Score
Council of State Upholds Legality of Asylum Seeker Detention at Schiphol
The Netherlands' Council of State ruled that detaining asylum seekers at Schiphol's detention center is lawful, rejecting a lower court's ruling due to the separation of asylum seekers and convicts, and the limited duration of detention for asylum seekers.
Council of State Upholds Legality of Asylum Seeker Detention at Schiphol
The Netherlands' Council of State ruled that detaining asylum seekers at Schiphol's detention center is lawful, rejecting a lower court's ruling due to the separation of asylum seekers and convicts, and the limited duration of detention for asylum seekers.
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36% Bias Score
Council of State to Rule on Schiphol Detention Center
The Dutch Council of State decides today on the Schiphol detention center's use for asylum seekers; PSV and Go Ahead Eagles play in the KNVB Cup semi-final; varied weather conditions are expected.
Council of State to Rule on Schiphol Detention Center
The Dutch Council of State decides today on the Schiphol detention center's use for asylum seekers; PSV and Go Ahead Eagles play in the KNVB Cup semi-final; varied weather conditions are expected.
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20% Bias Score
European Asylum Applications Drop 11% in 2024
Asylum applications in 29 European countries fell by 11% in 2024 to 1,014,000, with Germany receiving the most (237,000), followed by Spain, Italy, and France; Syrians remained the largest group, but numbers decreased, while Ukrainian applications for permanent refugee status increased substantially...
European Asylum Applications Drop 11% in 2024
Asylum applications in 29 European countries fell by 11% in 2024 to 1,014,000, with Germany receiving the most (237,000), followed by Spain, Italy, and France; Syrians remained the largest group, but numbers decreased, while Ukrainian applications for permanent refugee status increased substantially...
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32% Bias Score
NRW Deportation Success Rate: 4,440 Successful Deportations in 2024
In 2024, Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW) successfully deported 4,440 out of 8,526 planned deportations, exceeding 2023 figures by 777; failures largely stemmed from uncooperative origin countries; NRW accounted for 22% of German deportations.
NRW Deportation Success Rate: 4,440 Successful Deportations in 2024
In 2024, Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW) successfully deported 4,440 out of 8,526 planned deportations, exceeding 2023 figures by 777; failures largely stemmed from uncooperative origin countries; NRW accounted for 22% of German deportations.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Asylum Seeker Housing Remains Inadequate, Risking Irreversible Health Damage
A Dutch report reveals that despite minor improvements, vulnerable asylum seekers continue to face inadequate living conditions, frequent relocations disrupting healthcare, and risking irreversible health damage. The Inspectorate for Health and Youth (IGJ) inspected 40 facilities, finding persistent...
Dutch Asylum Seeker Housing Remains Inadequate, Risking Irreversible Health Damage
A Dutch report reveals that despite minor improvements, vulnerable asylum seekers continue to face inadequate living conditions, frequent relocations disrupting healthcare, and risking irreversible health damage. The Inspectorate for Health and Youth (IGJ) inspected 40 facilities, finding persistent...
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52% Bias Score
UK Afghan Asylum Rejections Surge to 2,000
The UK rejected 2,000 Afghan asylum claims in the last quarter of 2024, a massive increase from 48 in the same period of 2023, reducing the grant rate from 98.5% to 36%, leaving thousands in limbo due to the UK's non-recognition of the Taliban government.
UK Afghan Asylum Rejections Surge to 2,000
The UK rejected 2,000 Afghan asylum claims in the last quarter of 2024, a massive increase from 48 in the same period of 2023, reducing the grant rate from 98.5% to 36%, leaving thousands in limbo due to the UK's non-recognition of the Taliban government.
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56% Bias Score
Hessen Plans Double-Digit Deportation Flights Amidst Political Controversy
Hessen plans to conduct a double-digit number of charter flights this year to deport foreign nationals, with one flight to Pakistan already carrying 43 people including six from Hessen, two being criminals; this is met with criticism from opposition parties, who also bring up the lack of announced r...
Hessen Plans Double-Digit Deportation Flights Amidst Political Controversy
Hessen plans to conduct a double-digit number of charter flights this year to deport foreign nationals, with one flight to Pakistan already carrying 43 people including six from Hessen, two being criminals; this is met with criticism from opposition parties, who also bring up the lack of announced r...
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44% Bias Score
EU Court Reviews Italy's Albanian Migrant Camps, Sparking Debate on Offshoring Asylum
The European Court of Justice is reviewing Italy's use of Albanian migrant camps, prompting debate within the EU about offshoring asylum processing; while some countries explore similar models, others like Germany raise concerns about finding reliable partners and the overall efficacy.
EU Court Reviews Italy's Albanian Migrant Camps, Sparking Debate on Offshoring Asylum
The European Court of Justice is reviewing Italy's use of Albanian migrant camps, prompting debate within the EU about offshoring asylum processing; while some countries explore similar models, others like Germany raise concerns about finding reliable partners and the overall efficacy.
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52% Bias Score
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