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The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) is an alliance of 128 NGOs protecting and advancing the rights of refugees, people seeking asylum and other forcibly displaced people in Europe.
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66 CSOs from across Europe have signed an open statement expressing their concern about the direction that discussions on the Return Regulation proposal are taking in the Council of the EU.
Read it here: bit.ly/3MmjQGv
Read it here: bit.ly/3MmjQGv
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#MPG joins a broad coalition of civil society organisations ahead of next week’s JHA Council. The Council’s current direction on the #ReturnRegulation risks eroding fundamental rights, weakening safeguards, expanding detention, and limiting remedies.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
#MPG joins a broad coalition of civil society organisations ahead of next week’s JHA Council. The Council’s current direction on the #ReturnRegulation risks eroding fundamental rights, weakening safeguards, expanding detention, and limiting remedies.
@theecre.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/448U92i
@theecre.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/448U92i
66 CSOs from across Europe have signed an open statement expressing their concern about the direction that discussions on the Return Regulation proposal are taking in the Council of the EU.
Read it here: bit.ly/3MmjQGv
Read it here: bit.ly/3MmjQGv
December 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
66 CSOs from across Europe have signed an open statement expressing their concern about the direction that discussions on the Return Regulation proposal are taking in the Council of the EU.
Read it here: bit.ly/3MmjQGv
Read it here: bit.ly/3MmjQGv
This week's #ECREWeekly includes an article on:
▪️Mediterranean
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▪️Joint Civil Society Statement: Council position on Return Regulation Proposal
▪️Joint Shadow Report for GREVIO Baseline Evaluation of EU
▪️Interview: Artemis Akbary (Afghan LGBTIQ+ Organization)
Read it here: eepurl.com/jtJ1G2
▪️Mediterranean
Plus
▪️Joint Civil Society Statement: Council position on Return Regulation Proposal
▪️Joint Shadow Report for GREVIO Baseline Evaluation of EU
▪️Interview: Artemis Akbary (Afghan LGBTIQ+ Organization)
Read it here: eepurl.com/jtJ1G2
December 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This week's #ECREWeekly includes an article on:
▪️Mediterranean
Plus
▪️Joint Civil Society Statement: Council position on Return Regulation Proposal
▪️Joint Shadow Report for GREVIO Baseline Evaluation of EU
▪️Interview: Artemis Akbary (Afghan LGBTIQ+ Organization)
Read it here: eepurl.com/jtJ1G2
▪️Mediterranean
Plus
▪️Joint Civil Society Statement: Council position on Return Regulation Proposal
▪️Joint Shadow Report for GREVIO Baseline Evaluation of EU
▪️Interview: Artemis Akbary (Afghan LGBTIQ+ Organization)
Read it here: eepurl.com/jtJ1G2
EXCLUSIVE: Egypt ramps up Sudanese refugee deportations with little UNHCR pushback
EXCLUSIVE: Egypt ramps up Sudanese refugee deportations with little UNHCR pushback
Critics say the UN has failed to mount a sustained public challenge to an unprecedented crackdown.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Egypt ramps up Sudanese refugee deportations with little UNHCR pushback
#ECREWeekly Updates on MEDITERRANEAN:
▪️Launch of the Mediterranean Pact
▪️Cyprus' priorities for upcoming EU Council presidency
▪️Investigation highlights growing use of high-tech border surveillance in Greece
▪️Major trial in Lesvos
& more here: shorturl.at/VyJ15
▪️Launch of the Mediterranean Pact
▪️Cyprus' priorities for upcoming EU Council presidency
▪️Investigation highlights growing use of high-tech border surveillance in Greece
▪️Major trial in Lesvos
& more here: shorturl.at/VyJ15
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#ECREWeekly Updates on MEDITERRANEAN:
▪️Launch of the Mediterranean Pact
▪️Cyprus' priorities for upcoming EU Council presidency
▪️Investigation highlights growing use of high-tech border surveillance in Greece
▪️Major trial in Lesvos
& more here: shorturl.at/VyJ15
▪️Launch of the Mediterranean Pact
▪️Cyprus' priorities for upcoming EU Council presidency
▪️Investigation highlights growing use of high-tech border surveillance in Greece
▪️Major trial in Lesvos
& more here: shorturl.at/VyJ15
Italy detained the rescue ship #Humanity1.
Why? The vessel's crew refused to communicate with the so-called Libyan Coast Guard known for dragging people back to abuse and shooting at refugees and rescuers alike.
✊In solidarity with @sos-humanity.bsky.social
Why? The vessel's crew refused to communicate with the so-called Libyan Coast Guard known for dragging people back to abuse and shooting at refugees and rescuers alike.
✊In solidarity with @sos-humanity.bsky.social
Humanity 1 provisionally detained in Italy - SOS HUMANITY
Press information: Humanity 1 was provisionally detained in Ortona
sos-humanity.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Italy detained the rescue ship #Humanity1.
Why? The vessel's crew refused to communicate with the so-called Libyan Coast Guard known for dragging people back to abuse and shooting at refugees and rescuers alike.
✊In solidarity with @sos-humanity.bsky.social
Why? The vessel's crew refused to communicate with the so-called Libyan Coast Guard known for dragging people back to abuse and shooting at refugees and rescuers alike.
✊In solidarity with @sos-humanity.bsky.social
Those assisting people in distress are criminalised, while those upholding deadly migration policies walk free. This is Europe today.
Trial of aid workers accused of facilitating illegal entry of migrants into Greece set to begin
The accused, including Syrian refugee Sarah Mardini and Irishman Sean Binder, were among those providing humanitarian assistance in Europe’s migration crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Those assisting people in distress are criminalised, while those upholding deadly migration policies walk free. This is Europe today.
Ever wondered where EU taxpayers’ money ends up❓
In Greece, it’s funding the testing of smart surveillance technologies to prevent irregular migration
Read @wearesolomon.bsky.social latest investigation 👇
In Greece, it’s funding the testing of smart surveillance technologies to prevent irregular migration
Read @wearesolomon.bsky.social latest investigation 👇
Greece a testing ground for smart surveillance technologies
Europe is rapidly building an AI-ready smart-border regime — bankrolled by the EU, pushed by Germany and tested in Greece. Defense and security firms are among the biggest winners. Much of it is unfol...
wearesolomon.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Ever wondered where EU taxpayers’ money ends up❓
In Greece, it’s funding the testing of smart surveillance technologies to prevent irregular migration
Read @wearesolomon.bsky.social latest investigation 👇
In Greece, it’s funding the testing of smart surveillance technologies to prevent irregular migration
Read @wearesolomon.bsky.social latest investigation 👇
People who save lives should not be criminalised
🔊It seems self-evident, yet in today's world, even the simplest acts of humanity require defence.
🔊It seems self-evident, yet in today's world, even the simplest acts of humanity require defence.
People who save lives should not be criminalized
European governments are not only failing people seeking protection, they’re also punishing those who try to fill that dangerous gap.
www.politico.eu
December 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
People who save lives should not be criminalised
🔊It seems self-evident, yet in today's world, even the simplest acts of humanity require defence.
🔊It seems self-evident, yet in today's world, even the simplest acts of humanity require defence.
🧵Today, search and rescue (SAR) NGOs unite to mark a decade of life-saving missions in the Central Mediterranean.
Why ❓ Because member states abandoned their duty to save people in distress.
Why ❓ Because member states abandoned their duty to save people in distress.
Mediterraneo, Dieci Anni di Emergenza: La Voce delle Ong del soccorso in mare - SOS Mediterranee
Si terrà domani alle ore 10, presso la sala caduti di Nassirya del Senato della Repubblica, la conferenza stampa “10 anni di soccorso in mare nel mediterraneo centrale”, organizzata dalle...
sosmediterranee.it
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🧵Today, search and rescue (SAR) NGOs unite to mark a decade of life-saving missions in the Central Mediterranean.
Why ❓ Because member states abandoned their duty to save people in distress.
Why ❓ Because member states abandoned their duty to save people in distress.
December 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner presents the new Pact on Asylum and Migration as a long-term tool to curb populism.
🔎But let’s be clear: so-called “centrist” parties are fueling discrimination and division by continuing to portray migration as a security threat.
🔎But let’s be clear: so-called “centrist” parties are fueling discrimination and division by continuing to portray migration as a security threat.
EU Migration Commissioner: ‘We need the trust of the people back’
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner sees the new Pact and Asylum and Migration on track to tackle an issue that has been feeding populism for many years. He also defends negotiating with the Tali...
www.euronews.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:44 AM
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner presents the new Pact on Asylum and Migration as a long-term tool to curb populism.
🔎But let’s be clear: so-called “centrist” parties are fueling discrimination and division by continuing to portray migration as a security threat.
🔎But let’s be clear: so-called “centrist” parties are fueling discrimination and division by continuing to portray migration as a security threat.
Latest from Brussels: EU agrees to end trade benefits for countries that refuse to take back "failed migrants".
EU agrees to ax trade perks for countries that refuse to take back failed migrants
New plans agreed by institutions would see developing nations penalized for refusing to accept nationals deported from the bloc, according to documents seen by POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Latest from Brussels: EU agrees to end trade benefits for countries that refuse to take back "failed migrants".
MED5 Ministers met in Malta, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen the EU’s external migration policy.
But how does it do so❓
By deepening “partnerships” with countries of origin and transit where violations of fundamental rights are routine.
But how does it do so❓
By deepening “partnerships” with countries of origin and transit where violations of fundamental rights are routine.
'Europe must be the one to decide who comes in' - MED5 meeting
Mediterranean states back third-country partnerships and migrant returns
timesofmalta.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
MED5 Ministers met in Malta, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen the EU’s external migration policy.
But how does it do so❓
By deepening “partnerships” with countries of origin and transit where violations of fundamental rights are routine.
But how does it do so❓
By deepening “partnerships” with countries of origin and transit where violations of fundamental rights are routine.
🔎Let's also reflect on whether EC President Ursula von der Leyen advanced the rights of people on the move during her first year in office.
Europe is working to turn its ambition into reality.
In last year, we’ve been working for a stronger, greener, and more competitive Europe. ↓
In last year, we’ve been working for a stronger, greener, and more competitive Europe. ↓
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🔎Let's also reflect on whether EC President Ursula von der Leyen advanced the rights of people on the move during her first year in office.
We're looking to recruit a Legal Assistant to assist our Legal Support and Litigation (LSL) Team.
⌛ Deadline: 15 December
🔗 More info here: shorturl.at/xOnka
⌛ Deadline: 15 December
🔗 More info here: shorturl.at/xOnka
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
We're looking to recruit a Legal Assistant to assist our Legal Support and Litigation (LSL) Team.
⌛ Deadline: 15 December
🔗 More info here: shorturl.at/xOnka
⌛ Deadline: 15 December
🔗 More info here: shorturl.at/xOnka
This week's #ECREWeekly includes articles on:
▪️Atlantic Route and Spain
▪️European Parliament Draft Reports on Amendments to the Asylum Procedure Regulation on Safe Country Concepts
Plus
▪️Job Vacancy in the ECRE office: Legal Assistant
Read it here: eepurl.com/js697s
▪️Atlantic Route and Spain
▪️European Parliament Draft Reports on Amendments to the Asylum Procedure Regulation on Safe Country Concepts
Plus
▪️Job Vacancy in the ECRE office: Legal Assistant
Read it here: eepurl.com/js697s
November 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
This week's #ECREWeekly includes articles on:
▪️Atlantic Route and Spain
▪️European Parliament Draft Reports on Amendments to the Asylum Procedure Regulation on Safe Country Concepts
Plus
▪️Job Vacancy in the ECRE office: Legal Assistant
Read it here: eepurl.com/js697s
▪️Atlantic Route and Spain
▪️European Parliament Draft Reports on Amendments to the Asylum Procedure Regulation on Safe Country Concepts
Plus
▪️Job Vacancy in the ECRE office: Legal Assistant
Read it here: eepurl.com/js697s
#ECREWeekly updates on ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN
▪️100s rescued along Atlantic route
▪️EU accused of facilitating abuse of people on the move in Senegal
▪️Large transfer of minors from Canary Islands to mainland
▪️New IOM initiative on missing people on the move in West Africa
bit.ly/49EhyfF
▪️100s rescued along Atlantic route
▪️EU accused of facilitating abuse of people on the move in Senegal
▪️Large transfer of minors from Canary Islands to mainland
▪️New IOM initiative on missing people on the move in West Africa
bit.ly/49EhyfF
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#ECREWeekly updates on ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN
▪️100s rescued along Atlantic route
▪️EU accused of facilitating abuse of people on the move in Senegal
▪️Large transfer of minors from Canary Islands to mainland
▪️New IOM initiative on missing people on the move in West Africa
bit.ly/49EhyfF
▪️100s rescued along Atlantic route
▪️EU accused of facilitating abuse of people on the move in Senegal
▪️Large transfer of minors from Canary Islands to mainland
▪️New IOM initiative on missing people on the move in West Africa
bit.ly/49EhyfF
Want to know what's in the European Parliament's draft report on the proposal for an EU Return Regulation but don't fancy reading the whole document?
We've prepared a brief summary so you don't have to!
Read ECRE's initial assessment here: ecre.org/european-par...
We've prepared a brief summary so you don't have to!
Read ECRE's initial assessment here: ecre.org/european-par...
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Want to know what's in the European Parliament's draft report on the proposal for an EU Return Regulation but don't fancy reading the whole document?
We've prepared a brief summary so you don't have to!
Read ECRE's initial assessment here: ecre.org/european-par...
We've prepared a brief summary so you don't have to!
Read ECRE's initial assessment here: ecre.org/european-par...
This week's #ECREWeekly includes articles on:
▪️European Parliament Draft Report on Return Regulation
▪️UK
▪️AIDA Statistical Update: The Implementation of the Dublin III Regulation in 2024
Read it here: eepurl.com/jsvh52
▪️European Parliament Draft Report on Return Regulation
▪️UK
▪️AIDA Statistical Update: The Implementation of the Dublin III Regulation in 2024
Read it here: eepurl.com/jsvh52
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This week's #ECREWeekly includes articles on:
▪️European Parliament Draft Report on Return Regulation
▪️UK
▪️AIDA Statistical Update: The Implementation of the Dublin III Regulation in 2024
Read it here: eepurl.com/jsvh52
▪️European Parliament Draft Report on Return Regulation
▪️UK
▪️AIDA Statistical Update: The Implementation of the Dublin III Regulation in 2024
Read it here: eepurl.com/jsvh52
#ECREWeekly updates on the UK
▪️Government announces major changes to asylum policy
▪️Another damning assessment of Brook House detention centre
▪️New report makes economic case for ‘fair and humane’ asylum system
bit.ly/4a1JIRM
▪️Government announces major changes to asylum policy
▪️Another damning assessment of Brook House detention centre
▪️New report makes economic case for ‘fair and humane’ asylum system
bit.ly/4a1JIRM
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#ECREWeekly updates on the UK
▪️Government announces major changes to asylum policy
▪️Another damning assessment of Brook House detention centre
▪️New report makes economic case for ‘fair and humane’ asylum system
bit.ly/4a1JIRM
▪️Government announces major changes to asylum policy
▪️Another damning assessment of Brook House detention centre
▪️New report makes economic case for ‘fair and humane’ asylum system
bit.ly/4a1JIRM
Some good news from the Mediterranean!
Here's hoping that @sos-humanity.bsky.social and @msfsea.bsky.social will be able to carry out their (literally) life-saving work unhindered.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6818...
Here's hoping that @sos-humanity.bsky.social and @msfsea.bsky.social will be able to carry out their (literally) life-saving work unhindered.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6818...
New NGO ships to take up rescue missions in the Mediterranean
New search and rescue ships, operated by the NGOs SOS Humanity and Doctors Without Borders will soon be seaworthy. Humanity 2 arrived in the Sicilian port of Syracuse on Friday (November 14), while MS...
www.infomigrants.net
November 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Some good news from the Mediterranean!
Here's hoping that @sos-humanity.bsky.social and @msfsea.bsky.social will be able to carry out their (literally) life-saving work unhindered.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6818...
Here's hoping that @sos-humanity.bsky.social and @msfsea.bsky.social will be able to carry out their (literally) life-saving work unhindered.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6818...
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Important lesson on journalism from #NewsBook:
Malta declares migration victory, but drop in arrivals linked to deadly pushbacks and non-assistance at sea
Malta declares migration victory, but drop in arrivals linked to deadly pushbacks and non-assistance at sea
Malta declares migration victory, but drop in arrivals linked to deadly pushbacks and non-assistance at sea
Behind the triumphant statistics lies a damning record of illegal pushbacks, deadly non-assistance at sea, and what human rights organisations describe as systematic violations of international law.
newsbook.com.mt
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Important lesson on journalism from #NewsBook:
Malta declares migration victory, but drop in arrivals linked to deadly pushbacks and non-assistance at sea
Malta declares migration victory, but drop in arrivals linked to deadly pushbacks and non-assistance at sea