Netherlands' IND Faces €11.3 Million in Fines for Residency Application Delays
The Netherlands' Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) paid €11.3 million in 2023 for delayed residency applications, mostly for family reunification, resulting in a backlog of over 75,000 cases and average waiting times of 70-84 weeks, while facing nearly 68,000 legal challenges.
Netherlands' IND Faces €11.3 Million in Fines for Residency Application Delays
The Netherlands' Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) paid €11.3 million in 2023 for delayed residency applications, mostly for family reunification, resulting in a backlog of over 75,000 cases and average waiting times of 70-84 weeks, while facing nearly 68,000 legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Sweden to revoke citizenship from dual nationals who commit security threats or obtain passports fraudulently
Sweden will amend its constitution to revoke citizenship from dual nationals who commit national security crimes or fraudulently obtain passports, reflecting a hardening stance on immigration amid concerns about extremism and organized crime; the changes will take effect in June 2026.
Sweden to revoke citizenship from dual nationals who commit security threats or obtain passports fraudulently
Sweden will amend its constitution to revoke citizenship from dual nationals who commit national security crimes or fraudulently obtain passports, reflecting a hardening stance on immigration amid concerns about extremism and organized crime; the changes will take effect in June 2026.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Mexico
Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of migrants from the US, potentially affecting millions of Mexicans, has prompted concerns in Mexico about its preparedness; the country's immigration policy, historically focused on containment due to US pressure, lacks a comprehensive reception plan, leadi...
Trump's Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Mexico
Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of migrants from the US, potentially affecting millions of Mexicans, has prompted concerns in Mexico about its preparedness; the country's immigration policy, historically focused on containment due to US pressure, lacks a comprehensive reception plan, leadi...
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44% Bias Score
Faeser Highlights Immigrants' Vital Role in German Economy
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser affirmed the crucial contributions of immigrants to Germany's economy and society, criticizing opposing political viewpoints that advocate for stricter immigration policies and risk creating a two-tiered citizenship system.
Faeser Highlights Immigrants' Vital Role in German Economy
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser affirmed the crucial contributions of immigrants to Germany's economy and society, criticizing opposing political viewpoints that advocate for stricter immigration policies and risk creating a two-tiered citizenship system.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's First Day: Executive Orders on Immigration, Trade, and Environment
On his first day, Donald Trump plans to sign numerous executive orders targeting immigration (mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship), trade (tariffs), and environmental policy (potentially withdrawing from the Paris Agreement).
Trump's First Day: Executive Orders on Immigration, Trade, and Environment
On his first day, Donald Trump plans to sign numerous executive orders targeting immigration (mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship), trade (tariffs), and environmental policy (potentially withdrawing from the Paris Agreement).
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44% Bias Score
EU Irregular Entries Drop 38% in 2024
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024 to 239,000—the lowest since 2021—due to increased cooperation with partner countries and stricter visa rules, according to Frontex; however, challenges remain in certain regions.
EU Irregular Entries Drop 38% in 2024
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024 to 239,000—the lowest since 2021—due to increased cooperation with partner countries and stricter visa rules, according to Frontex; however, challenges remain in certain regions.
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44% Bias Score
Aging America: Impact on Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
America's aging population, with the median age rising from 30 in 1980 to 39 in 2022, is impacting entrepreneurship and social security, but immigration and housing policies could mitigate some negative effects.
Aging America: Impact on Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
America's aging population, with the median age rising from 30 in 1980 to 39 in 2022, is impacting entrepreneurship and social security, but immigration and housing policies could mitigate some negative effects.
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48% Bias Score
Chicago Council Rejects ICE Cooperation Amendment
The Chicago City Council rejected an amendment that would have allowed local police to help ICE detain migrants with criminal records, upholding the city's sanctuary status despite threats of legal action from the incoming Trump administration and criticism from some residents.
Chicago Council Rejects ICE Cooperation Amendment
The Chicago City Council rejected an amendment that would have allowed local police to help ICE detain migrants with criminal records, upholding the city's sanctuary status despite threats of legal action from the incoming Trump administration and criticism from some residents.
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56% Bias Score
Oklahoma Sues Biden Administration for $474 Million in Migrant Education Costs
Oklahoma's Superintendent sued the Biden Administration for $474 million, claiming that educating approximately 3,000 unaccompanied migrant children from 2021-2023 imposed a significant financial burden on the state's public schools, citing $13,736 per student and demanding reimbursement for bilingu...
Oklahoma Sues Biden Administration for $474 Million in Migrant Education Costs
Oklahoma's Superintendent sued the Biden Administration for $474 million, claiming that educating approximately 3,000 unaccompanied migrant children from 2021-2023 imposed a significant financial burden on the state's public schools, citing $13,736 per student and demanding reimbursement for bilingu...
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60% Bias Score
Ter Apel Asylum Center Faces Condemnation for Ongoing Safety Risks
The Dutch Inspectorate of Justice and Safety criticizes the persistent unsafe conditions at Ter Apel asylum registration center due to chronic overcrowding and lack of structural solutions, urging the asylum minister for immediate action despite the planned repeal of the dispersal law.
Ter Apel Asylum Center Faces Condemnation for Ongoing Safety Risks
The Dutch Inspectorate of Justice and Safety criticizes the persistent unsafe conditions at Ter Apel asylum registration center due to chronic overcrowding and lack of structural solutions, urging the asylum minister for immediate action despite the planned repeal of the dispersal law.
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52% Bias Score
Ter Apel Asylum Center Remains Severely Overcrowded, Posing Safety Risks
The Dutch asylum application center in Ter Apel is severely overcrowded, exceeding its 2000-person capacity by 200-700 people consistently between October 2023 and October 2024, resulting in unsafe conditions and prompting the Inspectorate of Justice and Safety to demand immediate action from Minist...
Ter Apel Asylum Center Remains Severely Overcrowded, Posing Safety Risks
The Dutch asylum application center in Ter Apel is severely overcrowded, exceeding its 2000-person capacity by 200-700 people consistently between October 2023 and October 2024, resulting in unsafe conditions and prompting the Inspectorate of Justice and Safety to demand immediate action from Minist...
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52% 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.
Progress
64% Bias Score