Over 120,000 Migrant Pushbacks at EU Borders in 2024: A Human Rights Crisis
A new report reveals that over 120,000 irregular migrants were pushed back from the EU's external borders in 2024, with Bulgaria leading the way (52,534 pushbacks), violating EU and international law and often involving violence, highlighting a systematic failure by the EU to uphold fundamental huma...
Over 120,000 Migrant Pushbacks at EU Borders in 2024: A Human Rights Crisis
A new report reveals that over 120,000 irregular migrants were pushed back from the EU's external borders in 2024, with Bulgaria leading the way (52,534 pushbacks), violating EU and international law and often involving violence, highlighting a systematic failure by the EU to uphold fundamental huma...
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44% Bias Score
EU Irregular Migration Down 38 Percent in 2024 Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Irregular entries into the EU decreased by 38 percent in 2024 to 239,000, largely due to increased cooperation with North African countries, especially Tunisia, resulting in more interceptions at sea and returns; however, at least 2,900 migrants died during the journey.
EU Irregular Migration Down 38 Percent in 2024 Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Irregular entries into the EU decreased by 38 percent in 2024 to 239,000, largely due to increased cooperation with North African countries, especially Tunisia, resulting in more interceptions at sea and returns; however, at least 2,900 migrants died during the journey.
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64% Bias Score
German Union Proposes De Facto Immigration Moratorium
Germany's Union bloc proposes a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration if it wins the February election, rejecting asylum seekers arriving from other EU or Schengen states at the border; this plan, detailed in an eight-point proposal, aims to prioritize skilled immigration while addressing integ...
German Union Proposes De Facto Immigration Moratorium
Germany's Union bloc proposes a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration if it wins the February election, rejecting asylum seekers arriving from other EU or Schengen states at the border; this plan, detailed in an eight-point proposal, aims to prioritize skilled immigration while addressing integ...
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52% Bias Score
Merz's Strict Immigration Proposals Spark German Political Tensions
Following a fatal stabbing in Aschaffenburg, CDU leader Friedrich Merz announced plans to introduce stricter immigration laws to the Bundestag this week, including permanent border controls, detention of those facing deportation, and entry bans for individuals without valid documents, regardless of ...
Merz's Strict Immigration Proposals Spark German Political Tensions
Following a fatal stabbing in Aschaffenburg, CDU leader Friedrich Merz announced plans to introduce stricter immigration laws to the Bundestag this week, including permanent border controls, detention of those facing deportation, and entry bans for individuals without valid documents, regardless of ...
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52% Bias Score
Blair Government's 2004 Migration Policy Failure: Unforeseen Consequences and Brexit
In 2004, the Blair government decided to grant immediate freedom of movement to citizens from 10 new EU member states, despite internal opposition and flawed Home Office forecasts predicting only 13,000 migrants; this led to 87,000 arrivals by the end of 2004 and 750,000 by 2007, significantly impac...
Blair Government's 2004 Migration Policy Failure: Unforeseen Consequences and Brexit
In 2004, the Blair government decided to grant immediate freedom of movement to citizens from 10 new EU member states, despite internal opposition and flawed Home Office forecasts predicting only 13,000 migrants; this led to 87,000 arrivals by the end of 2004 and 750,000 by 2007, significantly impac...
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36% Bias Score
German Union Proposes De Facto Immigration Moratorium
Germany's Union party plans a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration if it wins the February election, rejecting asylum seekers at the border from other EU or Schengen Area countries and prioritizing skilled worker immigration, while also tightening regulations for Ukrainian refugees and streaml...
German Union Proposes De Facto Immigration Moratorium
Germany's Union party plans a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration if it wins the February election, rejecting asylum seekers at the border from other EU or Schengen Area countries and prioritizing skilled worker immigration, while also tightening regulations for Ukrainian refugees and streaml...
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56% Bias Score