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Security at the border: How the securitarian agenda came to dominate EU migration policy

The Ceuta migrant influx exposed how the political right-wing now dominates EU migration policy, with even left-wing leaders adopting a security-first approach as progressive policies are increasingly isolated.

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EU should use leverage with Morocco after Ceuta crossings, EU migration chief says

The European Union seeks Morocco's cooperation on migration issues using policy tools. Recent large migrant movements into Ceuta highlight the need for neighborly collaboration. The EU relies on agreements with North African nations for border control and returns. Morocco defends its efforts, stating it prevented many irregular crossings and dismantled…

The Economic Times

Explainer: What is people smuggling – and why are EU rules to fight it still stalled?

European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner has urged the European Parliament to adopt an anti-people smuggling law in response to the recent migration incident in Ceuta. Critics warn that the proposed legislation could criminalise humanitarian aid.

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EU discusses extra financial support for Spain after record Ceuta migrant surge

The European Commission is discussing with Spanish officials fresh financial support to potentially bolster border force and humanitarian assistance as the city of Ceuta grapples with the aftermath of an unprecedented surge of migrant arrivals.

Euronews

EU Eyes Social Media Monitoring, Pre-Frontier Intelligence To Prevent Another Ceuta Crisis: How Do They Work?

The EU held an emergency meeting to address the Ceuta migration crisis, expressing solidarity with Spain and discussing future strategies, including early warning systems, to prevent similar incidents.

International Business Times UK

EU expresses 'full solidarity' with Spain following migrant crisis; outlines plan to combat illegal border crossings

Following the emergency meeting on Tuesday, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner emphasised that despite severe strain placed on external frontiers by a sudden influx of over 70,000 migrants, the bloc successfully contained the crisis and preserved the integrity of the Schengen zone.

The Economic Times

EU eyes tougher border controls after Ceuta migrant surge triggers alarm

European Union ministers are demanding stricter measures against migrant smuggling networks. They also seek stronger return policies following a large influx into Ceuta. The bloc is enhancing border security and intelligence sharing with external partners. Disinformation by smugglers fueled the unprecedented migration surge into the Spanish enclave. This crisis has…

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EU chief criticises Spain’s migrant plan after Ceuta crisis meeting

Migration commissioner says scheme regularising undocumented people ‘not a good signal’ for Europe

The Guardian - UK

From TikTok videos to political claims: How misleading information spread during the Ceuta crisis

Here's what we know so far about claims that circulated around the Ceuta crisis.

Euronews

EU ministers back Spain, seeking to calm tensions after Morocco crisis

Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers today was aimed at easing tensions with Spain amid a Europe-wide backlash against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s migration policies.

Euronews

European ministers hold crunch talks on Ceuta migrant crisis as tensions grow between Spain and Italy

Madrid says 70,000 of the 72,000 that crossed into Ceuta have returned home

The Independent UK

Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv

Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar.

Euronews

European Union vows more support to resolve new border check woes after airlines warning

European Union migration chief Magnus Brunner has pledged increased efforts to address issues with the bloc's new border check system, the EES. Aviation industry leaders had warned of up to five-hour delays, urging immediate EU intervention. Brunner, however, suggested other factors like staffing shortages might be contributing to the disruptions,…

The Economic Times

EU seeks to deepen ties with Turkey amid geopolitical volatility

Three EU commissioners met the Turkish president in Ankara to improve cooperation on trade, migration and security with a key candidate for EU accession ahead of next week's NATO summit.

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EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians but not new arrivals eligible for military service

The European Union has moved to extend temporary protection status for millions of Ukrainians who fled the war

Euronews

Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question

In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Migrant rights will be safeguarded at third-country return hubs, EU migration commissioner says

The European Union’s migration commissioner says the bloc’s executive arm will monitor any agreement to set up so-called return hubs in non-EU countries so that the rights of rejected asylum seekers sent there are protected

Euronews

What to know about the EU's new migration and asylum reforms as they come into effect

The bloc’s new migration rules take effect on Friday after months of political wrangling. Here are the changes that are now in force.

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How EU countries watered down 'solidarity' plans to relocate asylum seekers

A new migration law introducing "mandatory solidarity" has been all but circumvented by the EU's member states, who will relocate fewer than 9,000 asylum seekers this year – even after the annual minimum was set at 30,000.

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‘Human dignity’ and ‘international law’ sit at the core of the EU's migration overhaul, Brunner says

Exclusive: The European Union's new migration and asylum pact takes effect on Friday, and in the run up to the overhaul, the EU’s migration chief Magnus Brunner said he spoke about migration to Pope Leo, a defender of liberal asylum policies.

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Newsletter: EU’s historic migration overhaul enters into force

In this newsletter: Exclusive interviews with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner.

Euronews

No option but to talk to Taliban about migrant returns, EU's migration commissoner says

EU countries received about a million asylum applications filed by Afghans between 2013-2024, according to the bloc's data agency.

Euronews

Newsletter: A historic, hardline shift in EU migration policy

Also in this newsletter: Denmark's Mette Frederiksen holds on, Magyar sets off to Berlin and Paris, and former Lebanese deputy PM speaks live to Europe Today.

AAP

EU reaches deal on migrant deportation centres

The European Union has cleared the way for the establishment of deportation centres outside the bloc.

Euronews

EU greenlights controversial return hubs in 'strictest-ever' new migration law

A new EU law will allow migrant return hubs outside the bloc and home searches in a bid to crack down on irregular migration. Civil society groups point to a “xenophobic" turn in EU politics.

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