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Mass Migrant Rescues South of Gavdos Island, Greece
On Sunday, over 275 migrants were rescued in multiple operations south of Gavdos, Greece, prompting concerns about resources and health risks on the island.
Mass Migrant Rescues South of Gavdos Island, Greece
On Sunday, over 275 migrants were rescued in multiple operations south of Gavdos, Greece, prompting concerns about resources and health risks on the island.
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16% Bias Score
EU Tightens Asylum Rules, Faces Challenges in Third-Country Cooperation
The EU is toughening its asylum policies, with Germany and Austria leading the way by increasing deportations, alongside increased funding for border control (34 billion euros) and new return centers, potentially outside the EU. However, the success depends on cooperation with third countries, as hi...
EU Tightens Asylum Rules, Faces Challenges in Third-Country Cooperation
The EU is toughening its asylum policies, with Germany and Austria leading the way by increasing deportations, alongside increased funding for border control (34 billion euros) and new return centers, potentially outside the EU. However, the success depends on cooperation with third countries, as hi...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Pushes for Stricter EU Asylum Policies
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, along with five other EU interior ministers, will meet on the Zugspitze to advocate for stricter asylum policies, focusing on strengthening EU border protection via Frontex expansion and eliminating the 'connection element' in asylum law to facilitate dep...
Germany Pushes for Stricter EU Asylum Policies
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, along with five other EU interior ministers, will meet on the Zugspitze to advocate for stricter asylum policies, focusing on strengthening EU border protection via Frontex expansion and eliminating the 'connection element' in asylum law to facilitate dep...
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56% Bias Score
230 Migrants Rescued off Crete; Coast Guard Requests Increased Resources
Greek authorities rescued approximately 230 migrants from two boats south of Gavdos Island today, following yesterday's rescue of over 840 migrants in multiple operations near Crete. The migrants are being transferred to ports, while the Coast Guard president requests increased resources due to high...
230 Migrants Rescued off Crete; Coast Guard Requests Increased Resources
Greek authorities rescued approximately 230 migrants from two boats south of Gavdos Island today, following yesterday's rescue of over 840 migrants in multiple operations near Crete. The migrants are being transferred to ports, while the Coast Guard president requests increased resources due to high...
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40% Bias Score
German Asylum Applications Drop 43% in First Half of 2025
Germany received 65,495 asylum applications in the first half of 2025, a 43% decrease compared to 2024, resulting in Germany losing its position as the top recipient of asylum applications in the EU to Spain and France; the majority of applicants were from Afghanistan, Syria, and Turkey.
German Asylum Applications Drop 43% in First Half of 2025
Germany received 65,495 asylum applications in the first half of 2025, a 43% decrease compared to 2024, resulting in Germany losing its position as the top recipient of asylum applications in the EU to Spain and France; the majority of applicants were from Afghanistan, Syria, and Turkey.
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44% Bias Score
EU Reports Significant Drop in Irregular Migration
Irregular migration into the EU decreased significantly across major routes in the first four months of 2024, with the central Mediterranean route seeing a 3% drop to 15,700 crossings, the eastern Mediterranean route a 30% drop to 12,200, and crossings to Spain and the Canary Islands also falling si...
EU Reports Significant Drop in Irregular Migration
Irregular migration into the EU decreased significantly across major routes in the first four months of 2024, with the central Mediterranean route seeing a 3% drop to 15,700 crossings, the eastern Mediterranean route a 30% drop to 12,200, and crossings to Spain and the Canary Islands also falling si...
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48% Bias Score
EU Border Crossings Drop 18% Despite Libya-Crete Route Surge
Irregular border crossings into the EU fell by 18% to 95,200 between January and July 2025, with significant decreases in the Western Balkans, Eastern land borders, and West Africa, although the Central Mediterranean route remains the busiest and the new Libya-Crete sea route saw a dramatic increase...
EU Border Crossings Drop 18% Despite Libya-Crete Route Surge
Irregular border crossings into the EU fell by 18% to 95,200 between January and July 2025, with significant decreases in the Western Balkans, Eastern land borders, and West Africa, although the Central Mediterranean route remains the busiest and the new Libya-Crete sea route saw a dramatic increase...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Pushes for Stricter EU Asylum Policy
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, along with five EU counterparts, plans stricter asylum policies, including expanding Frontex and removing the 'connection element' in asylum procedures, aiming to curb irregular migration and facilitate deportations to third countries, while facing critic...
Germany Pushes for Stricter EU Asylum Policy
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, along with five EU counterparts, plans stricter asylum policies, including expanding Frontex and removing the 'connection element' in asylum procedures, aiming to curb irregular migration and facilitate deportations to third countries, while facing critic...
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MEPs Demand Investigation into Frontex's Illegal Data Transfer to Europol
Forty-one MEPs demand an independent investigation into Frontex's illegal transfer of personal data on over 13,000 individuals to Europol between 2016 and 2023, raising concerns about the criminalization of migrants and human rights defenders and systemic failures within EU border agencies.
MEPs Demand Investigation into Frontex's Illegal Data Transfer to Europol
Forty-one MEPs demand an independent investigation into Frontex's illegal transfer of personal data on over 13,000 individuals to Europol between 2016 and 2023, raising concerns about the criminalization of migrants and human rights defenders and systemic failures within EU border agencies.
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48% Bias Score
German Asylum Applications Plummet 43% in First Half of 2025
Germany experienced a 43% decrease in asylum applications in the first half of 2025, totaling 65,495, placing it third in Europe behind Spain and France; this drop is attributed to increased international cooperation, partnerships with North African nations, and seasonal factors.
German Asylum Applications Plummet 43% in First Half of 2025
Germany experienced a 43% decrease in asylum applications in the first half of 2025, totaling 65,495, placing it third in Europe behind Spain and France; this drop is attributed to increased international cooperation, partnerships with North African nations, and seasonal factors.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Deportations Surge in First Quarter of 2025
Germany deported 6,151 people between January and March 2025, a 28.4% increase from the same period in 2024, with the new government planning further increases; top destinations included Turkey, Georgia, France, and Poland, with many transfers under the Dublin Regulation, incurring significant costs...
Germany's Deportations Surge in First Quarter of 2025
Germany deported 6,151 people between January and March 2025, a 28.4% increase from the same period in 2024, with the new government planning further increases; top destinations included Turkey, Georgia, France, and Poland, with many transfers under the Dublin Regulation, incurring significant costs...
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48% Bias Score
EU Irregular Migration Down Across Major Routes
During the first four months of 2024, irregular border crossings into the EU decreased across all major routes; the central Mediterranean route saw a 3% drop to about 15,700, the eastern Mediterranean route a 30% drop to around 12,200, while crossings to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands also de...
EU Irregular Migration Down Across Major Routes
During the first four months of 2024, irregular border crossings into the EU decreased across all major routes; the central Mediterranean route saw a 3% drop to about 15,700, the eastern Mediterranean route a 30% drop to around 12,200, while crossings to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands also de...
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48% Bias Score
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