Now playing Next Europe Decoded EU states have relocated just 117 asylum seekers out of 8,000 pledges The system is supposed to enable the relocation of people from southern EU countries to other states across the bloc. 15/11/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK and France pledge more patrols to prevent migrants crossing Channel London and Paris have agreed to deploy more resources and to tackle people-trafficking gangs, but critics say the deal fails to address underlying problems. 12/11/2022
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe The UK isn't alone, Denmark also wants to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda Human rights groups have strongly criticised any move to "outsource" Danish asylum claims to the African nation, but major political parties are in agreement. 10/10/2022
Now playing Next Netherlands Dutch asylum seekers backlog as high as during the 2015 migrant crisis NGOs say "unorthodox" action is needed to end the "vicious circle" for asylum seekers. 05/10/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK government to 'take back control' from European human rights court Interior Minister Suella Braverman said on Tuesday evening that "we cannot allow a foreign court to undermine the sovereignty of our borders," when it comes to dealing with migrants and asylum seekers. 04/10/2022
Now playing Next Russia Would Europe open its borders to Russians seeking asylum? Three Baltic states have already indicated they won't accept asylum applications from Russians fleeing Putin's reservist call-up. 22/09/2022
Now playing Next Netherlands Probe launched as baby dies in 'inhumane' conditions at asylum centre NGOs claim the baby had been living in an overcrowded shelter facility near Groningen and was kept in "inhumane conditions." 25/08/2022
Now playing Next Germany Knife attacker kills one and wounds five at German asylum shelter Police officers have detained a 31-year-old man after the stabbing attack. 27/06/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK's Rwanda asylum flight cancelled after European Court order Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel says preparations are already under way for the next flight to Rwanda. 15/06/2022
Now playing Next Rwanda Refugees in Rwanda warn of challenges ahead for arrivals from UK With Britain set to send its first group of asylum-seekers to Rwanda later today, some refugees already in the country are warning that times may be hard for the new arrivals. 14/06/2022
Now playing Next Home French 'tiny houses' project giving the homeless a lifeline and a home Participants in the project in Brittany take part in all aspects of the construction of the mobile homes and are given the keys afterward. 08/05/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom Despite UK crackdown plans, hundreds cross Channel in small boats The Ministry of Defense said 254 people arrived on the English coast in seven boats from northern France on Sunday, and more people were brought ashore by British lifeboats on Monday. 02/05/2022
Now playing Next Denmark Denmark in talks with Rwanda over processing of asylum seekers Denmark says it is in talks with Rwanda about setting up a reception centre for asylum seekers after a similar scheme was unveiled by the United Kingdom. 20/04/2022
Now playing Next Greece Two men held in Greece after crossing border in 'motorised paraglider' The men were rescued by local fishermen over the weekend after their light aircraft crashed. 18/04/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom Archbishop slams UK-Rwanda asylum plan as 'against the nature of God' The head of the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said in his Easter sermon that the UK's plan to send some asylum seekers to Africa poses "serious ethical questions". 17/04/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Outrage at UK plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda The UK's plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda has sparked outraged, while the government has said it is necessary to stop "people smugglers." 14/04/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK plan to process some asylum seekers in Rwanda criticised Amnesty International said the plan was "the very height of irresponsibility". 14/04/2022
Now playing Next Denmark Denmark to build 'Ukraine towns' to house refugees The new sites could be located around disused facilities like schools, hospitals, barracks or care homes. 08/04/2022
