World Refugee Day 2023: accountability cannot be pushed over borders Commentary World Refugee Day obliges us to take stock of the brutal reality at our EU's external borders. We cannot shirk our responsibility for humanity or outsource responsibility. By Neda Noraie-Kia
Ukraine's refugees: "The EU took a good first step. Now they need the right protection" Interview Since the start of Russia's war against Ukraine on 24 February 2022, three and a half million people have fled the country. A conversation with Tineke Strik MEP on the triggering of the EU Temporary Protection Directive and what chances and challenges come with it. By Anna Schwarz
“2015 must never be allowed to happen again”: that is the mantra Commentary This short sentence is all you need to understand why the German government committed an error of judgment concerning Afghanistan. An error of judgment that kills people every day – and democracy throughout the world as well, by the way. By Dr. Ines Kappert
Erik Marquardt MEP: “Migration management has become a euphemism for repelling refugees” Interview On 23 September, the European Commission tabled the “New Pact on Migration and Asylum”. An interview with MEP and migration policy spokesperson of the Greens/EFA group at the European Parliament, Erik Marquardt, on the future of European asylum and migration. By Eva van de Rakt
Erik Marquardt MEP: “Migration management has become a euphemism for repelling refugees” Interview On 23 September, the European Commission tabled the “New Pact on Migration and Asylum”. An interview with MEP and migration policy spokesperson of the Greens/EFA group at the European Parliament, Erik Marquardt, on the future of European asylum and migration.
How coronavirus has worsened the plight of refugees in Tunisia Background In the shadows of the Covid-19-crisis, refugees and irregular migrants in Europe’s neighbouring countries are afraid for their very existence and terrified of long-term detention in reception camps. In Tunisia, political provisions are being put into place and emergency plans negotiated to deal with migrants and refugees on their way to Europe. By Fabian Heppe
Exilium - Wskażcie nam drogę gorzkiego wygnania Projekt fotograficzny Marty Bogdańskiej stanowi próbę spojrzenia na los uchodźców i uchodźczyń przez pryzmat losu pojedynczej osoby. Zbiór trzydziestu portretów zaprasza do refleksji nad problematyką migracji, ich przyczynami i naszą odpowiedzią na związane z nimi globalne wyzwania.
Germany in the refugee crisis – background, reactions and challenges Since the summer of 2015, Germany has been the target country for flows of refugees seeking sanctuary, mostly from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. The influx of refugees has entirely dominated the political and social debate. By Dr. Marcus Engler
The European Commission’s response to the migrant crisis The migrant crisis poses a major challenge to European solidarity and the functioning of the European Union as an organization. In 2015 alone, more than a million migrants entered the European Union compelling it to urgently develop solutions and mechanisms to resolve the crisis and avert its negative impacts. By Tomasz Morozowski
Interview with Gerald Knaus: "We need cooperation with Turkey to overcome the refugee crises"" "The European Union cannot control the refugee influx without fair agreement with Turkey", Gerald Knaus, the President of European Stability Initiative think tank, for EurActiv Poland. By Gerald Knaus