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EU to Implement Biometric Entry/Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU will soon implement a new Entry/Exit System (EES) requiring non-EU citizens to provide biometric data (fingerprints and facial scans) upon entry to the Schengen Area for stays up to 90 days within 180, impacting an estimated 1.4 billion people annually, starting gradually in the autumn.
EU to Implement Biometric Entry/Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU will soon implement a new Entry/Exit System (EES) requiring non-EU citizens to provide biometric data (fingerprints and facial scans) upon entry to the Schengen Area for stays up to 90 days within 180, impacting an estimated 1.4 billion people annually, starting gradually in the autumn.
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EU Agrees to Implement Long-Delayed Entry/Exit System
EU member states agreed to implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) for short-stay travelers, aiming to modernize border controls and combat immigration fraud, with a potential launch this autumn.
EU Agrees to Implement Long-Delayed Entry/Exit System
EU member states agreed to implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) for short-stay travelers, aiming to modernize border controls and combat immigration fraud, with a potential launch this autumn.
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8% Bias Score
EU Delays Launch of Biometric Entry/Exit System for Schengen Area
The EU postponed the launch of its new Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area until October 2025, due to technical challenges. The system will use biometric data for border security and crime prevention, with a phased rollout starting with a 10% registration rate and ...
EU Delays Launch of Biometric Entry/Exit System for Schengen Area
The EU postponed the launch of its new Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area until October 2025, due to technical challenges. The system will use biometric data for border security and crime prevention, with a phased rollout starting with a 10% registration rate and ...
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32% Bias Score
Record High UK Asylum Claims in 2024
In 2024, UK asylum claims reached a record high of over 108,000, following Labour's decision to scrap the Rwanda asylum deal and an increase in irregular migration, while work visas fell by 37 percent due to Conservative government policies, yet renewals increased substantially.
Record High UK Asylum Claims in 2024
In 2024, UK asylum claims reached a record high of over 108,000, following Labour's decision to scrap the Rwanda asylum deal and an increase in irregular migration, while work visas fell by 37 percent due to Conservative government policies, yet renewals increased substantially.
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72% Bias Score
Merz Accused of Broken Border Control Promise: A Fact-Check
Following the German election, CDU's Friedrich Merz faced accusations of breaking his campaign promise on border control. Analysis reveals Merz advocated for stronger border security and controls, not closure, clarifying that no one in his party sought closure. Misinterpretations led to false accusa...
Merz Accused of Broken Border Control Promise: A Fact-Check
Following the German election, CDU's Friedrich Merz faced accusations of breaking his campaign promise on border control. Analysis reveals Merz advocated for stronger border security and controls, not closure, clarifying that no one in his party sought closure. Misinterpretations led to false accusa...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Tensions
Germany extended border controls until September 15th to curb irregular migration, resulting in a one-third decrease in asylum applications and 47,000 people being turned back at the border since last autumn; this action has become a central issue in Germany's election campaign.
Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Tensions
Germany extended border controls until September 15th to curb irregular migration, resulting in a one-third decrease in asylum applications and 47,000 people being turned back at the border since last autumn; this action has become a central issue in Germany's election campaign.
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56% Bias Score
EU Approves Biometric Entry-Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU approved a new digital border management system requiring fingerprint and photo scans from non-EU citizens entering the Schengen area, aiming to strengthen border security and combat illegal immigration, with a gradual rollout starting this autumn.
EU Approves Biometric Entry-Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU approved a new digital border management system requiring fingerprint and photo scans from non-EU citizens entering the Schengen area, aiming to strengthen border security and combat illegal immigration, with a gradual rollout starting this autumn.
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32% Bias Score
Catalan Police to Assume Immigration Control Amid Staffing Concerns
Spain's government will transfer immigration and border control powers to Catalonia's Mossos d'Esquadra police, despite concerns over staffing shortages and potential inter-agency conflict; the plan includes managing the Zona Franca CIE and proposes an increase in Mossos officers from 19,000 to 26,8...
Catalan Police to Assume Immigration Control Amid Staffing Concerns
Spain's government will transfer immigration and border control powers to Catalonia's Mossos d'Esquadra police, despite concerns over staffing shortages and potential inter-agency conflict; the plan includes managing the Zona Franca CIE and proposes an increase in Mossos officers from 19,000 to 26,8...
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52% Bias Score
German Tourist Indefinitely Detained by ICE in San Diego
A 26-year-old German tattoo artist, Jessica Brösche, is detained by US ICE after being denied entry at the San Diego border on January 25th for allegedly violating her visa waiver by intending to work in the US; her friend is advocating for her release.
German Tourist Indefinitely Detained by ICE in San Diego
A 26-year-old German tattoo artist, Jessica Brösche, is detained by US ICE after being denied entry at the San Diego border on January 25th for allegedly violating her visa waiver by intending to work in the US; her friend is advocating for her release.
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64% 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
Merz's Strict Border Controls Threaten Schengen Area
Leading German candidate Friedrich Merz proposes stricter border controls, potentially jeopardizing the Schengen Area by denying asylum seekers entry at internal borders and making these controls permanent, sparking protests and legal debate regarding EU law.
Merz's Strict Border Controls Threaten Schengen Area
Leading German candidate Friedrich Merz proposes stricter border controls, potentially jeopardizing the Schengen Area by denying asylum seekers entry at internal borders and making these controls permanent, sparking protests and legal debate regarding EU law.
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44% Bias Score
58 Migrants Rescued from Sinking Boat in English Channel
At least 58 migrants were rescued from a sinking inflatable boat six miles from Calais, while another 38 were rescued from a separate vessel; this follows a record number of Channel crossings and several fatal incidents, prompting renewed calls for stronger cooperation between the UK and France to c...
58 Migrants Rescued from Sinking Boat in English Channel
At least 58 migrants were rescued from a sinking inflatable boat six miles from Calais, while another 38 were rescued from a separate vessel; this follows a record number of Channel crossings and several fatal incidents, prompting renewed calls for stronger cooperation between the UK and France to c...
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60% Bias Score
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