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EU Launches Entry-Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU's Entry-Exit System (EES), starting October 2025, will digitally register all non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area for short stays, collecting biometric data to enhance security and speed up border checks; a phased 180-day rollout is planned.
EU Launches Entry-Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU's Entry-Exit System (EES), starting October 2025, will digitally register all non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area for short stays, collecting biometric data to enhance security and speed up border checks; a phased 180-day rollout is planned.
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36% Bias Score
Germany to Reject Asylum Seekers at Borders
Germany's new government, led by Friedrich Merz, plans to implement stricter border controls and reject undocumented asylum seekers at the border starting May 6th, potentially violating EU asylum laws and creating friction with neighboring countries.
Germany to Reject Asylum Seekers at Borders
Germany's new government, led by Friedrich Merz, plans to implement stricter border controls and reject undocumented asylum seekers at the border starting May 6th, potentially violating EU asylum laws and creating friction with neighboring countries.
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44% Bias Score
Schengen Area Faces Challenges from Migration and Security Concerns
A German study shows 72% support Schengen, but the COVID-19 pandemic and rising illegal migration since 2015 (over 400 border control instances reported) challenge its open borders, leading to revised rules permitting controls up to three years.
Schengen Area Faces Challenges from Migration and Security Concerns
A German study shows 72% support Schengen, but the COVID-19 pandemic and rising illegal migration since 2015 (over 400 border control instances reported) challenge its open borders, leading to revised rules permitting controls up to three years.
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56% Bias Score
EU Delays ETIAS Launch Due to EES Implementation Challenges
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will improve border security by registering non-EU travelers, with ETIAS requiring a €7 application for short stays in the Schengen Area, delayed until late 2026 due to EES implementation challenges and...
EU Delays ETIAS Launch Due to EES Implementation Challenges
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will improve border security by registering non-EU travelers, with ETIAS requiring a €7 application for short stays in the Schengen Area, delayed until late 2026 due to EES implementation challenges and...
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16% Bias Score
EU Proposes Stricter Migrant Return System with External Hubs
The European Commission proposed a new system to return illegal migrants, including entry bans and external 'return hubs', aiming to increase the 20% compliance rate by creating common procedures and stronger enforcement.
EU Proposes Stricter Migrant Return System with External Hubs
The European Commission proposed a new system to return illegal migrants, including entry bans and external 'return hubs', aiming to increase the 20% compliance rate by creating common procedures and stronger enforcement.
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40% Bias Score
German Police Intercept Van Carrying 15 Illegal Migrants Near Belgian Border
German police intercepted a van carrying 15 Indian migrants near the Belgian border; the 24-year-old French driver, who falsely claimed residency, charged each migrant €20–€100 for transport and promises of evading police; asylum seekers were processed by immigration authorities, while others were r...
German Police Intercept Van Carrying 15 Illegal Migrants Near Belgian Border
German police intercepted a van carrying 15 Indian migrants near the Belgian border; the 24-year-old French driver, who falsely claimed residency, charged each migrant €20–€100 for transport and promises of evading police; asylum seekers were processed by immigration authorities, while others were r...
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68% Bias Score
Poland Criticizes Germany's Planned Border Control Tightening
Poland's embassy in Berlin warned against Germany's plans to tighten border controls, citing negative impacts on cross-border traffic and the EU's internal market, while Germany's incoming government plans to increase border controls and potentially process asylum seekers outside the EU.
Poland Criticizes Germany's Planned Border Control Tightening
Poland's embassy in Berlin warned against Germany's plans to tighten border controls, citing negative impacts on cross-border traffic and the EU's internal market, while Germany's incoming government plans to increase border controls and potentially process asylum seekers outside the EU.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Coalition Agreement: Minor Changes in Migration Policy Raise Concerns"
Germany's new coalition government's migration policy, as assessed by experts, features minor changes to asylum procedures, raising concerns about its compatibility with EU law and its potential long-term effects on the Common European Asylum System and refugee protection.
Germany's Coalition Agreement: Minor Changes in Migration Policy Raise Concerns"
Germany's new coalition government's migration policy, as assessed by experts, features minor changes to asylum procedures, raising concerns about its compatibility with EU law and its potential long-term effects on the Common European Asylum System and refugee protection.
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68% Bias Score
EU Entry/Exit System Launch Delayed to October 2025
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), delayed until October 2025, will require non-EU travelers to use self-service kiosks at external Schengen borders for biometric data collection, impacting border crossing times and procedures despite a planned six-month phased rollout.
EU Entry/Exit System Launch Delayed to October 2025
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), delayed until October 2025, will require non-EU travelers to use self-service kiosks at external Schengen borders for biometric data collection, impacting border crossing times and procedures despite a planned six-month phased rollout.
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44% Bias Score
EU Launches EES Border System in 2025, Delays ETIAS Until 2027
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-visa nationals launches in October 2025, while the ETIAS pre-travel authorization system for short stays is delayed until 2027, requiring a €7 fee (exceptions for those under 18 and over 70).
EU Launches EES Border System in 2025, Delays ETIAS Until 2027
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-visa nationals launches in October 2025, while the ETIAS pre-travel authorization system for short stays is delayed until 2027, requiring a €7 fee (exceptions for those under 18 and over 70).
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24% Bias Score
Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Debate
Germany extended border controls for six months until September 15th to curb irregular immigration, resulting in 47,000 deportations and a 33% drop in asylum applications since last autumn, sparking debate ahead of the February 23rd federal elections.
Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Debate
Germany extended border controls for six months until September 15th to curb irregular immigration, resulting in 47,000 deportations and a 33% drop in asylum applications since last autumn, sparking debate ahead of the February 23rd federal elections.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Tightens Refugee Policy Amidst Public Support and EU Concerns
Germany's CDU/CSU opposition passed a stricter refugee policy plan on January 29th, 2025, with support from the AfD, despite opposition from the governing coalition and concerns about EU law compliance; a survey shows strong public support for the plan's stricter border controls and asylum applicati...
Germany Tightens Refugee Policy Amidst Public Support and EU Concerns
Germany's CDU/CSU opposition passed a stricter refugee policy plan on January 29th, 2025, with support from the AfD, despite opposition from the governing coalition and concerns about EU law compliance; a survey shows strong public support for the plan's stricter border controls and asylum applicati...
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44% Bias Score
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