Now playing Next United Kingdom Britain will overhaul 'broken' asylum system to deter illegal migrants Priti Patel told a virtual conference of government lawmaker that UK would “stop those who come here illegally making endless legal claims to remain.” 04/10/2020
Now playing Next the global conversation European Union’s proposed new migration pact generates dissatisfaction on all sides In frontier nations there’s worry over the administrative burden. Those involved in rescue missions in the Mediterranean that there are no new funds to patrol the sea. And among politicians who want to block migration, there’s concern that refugee cases should be dealt with outside the Union. 26/09/2020
Now playing Next Romania Romanian border police accused of alleged violence against migrants Migrants have shared testimonies of their alleged physical abuse by Romanian border guards, who illegally expelled them back to Serbia. 22/09/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Rival protests in Dover as more migrants and refugees cross Channel More than 1,450 migrants and refugees crossed the channel by boat to reach the UK in August. 05/09/2020
Now playing Next France Sudanese man found dead after trying to cross English Channel France's citizenship minister Marlene Schiappa criticised "smugglers who take advantage of the distress of human beings". 19/08/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK to stop using 'racist' visa algorithm after legal challenge The system has been in place since at least 2015 and used traffic light colours to grade every entry visa application to the UK, assigning Red, Amber or Green risk rating to applicants, according to one NGO. 04/08/2020
Now playing Next USA COVID-19: Harvard, MIT sue US government over foreign students' visas US Immigration authorities announced on Monday that international students will not be able to stay in the country if the universities they attend exclusively hold classes online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 08/07/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom End to EU free movement in UK closer after MPs pass immigration bill The legislation brings to an end rules which have helped millions of EU citizens live and work in the UK, and will instead give equal rights to people from outside the bloc. 01/07/2020
Now playing Next Eritrea Eritrean migrants claim EU voluntary return programme isn’t voluntary Eritrean migrants on a flight last year told Euronews that they were forced to fly back to Asmara even after they changed their minds. The UN says Eritrea is one of the most repressive countries on earth - so why is the EU paying for migrants to return there? 20/06/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Could UK's migration stance leave nation short of essential workers? "We’re not bringing them in because they are cheaper, we’re bringing them in because there aren’t people in this country that want to do this work," says care manager. 28/05/2020
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Restricting foreign workers during a crisis hampers recovery. Just look at our past mistakes ǀ View Policies which encourage the departure of foreign workers are ineffective, and policymakers should instead look to macroeconomics to stimulate recovery. 25/05/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK to scrap healthcare surcharge for foreign NHS and care workers The UK government has pledged to scrap a healthcare surcharge for foreign NHS and care workers - although other migrants will still see an increase to their fees. 21/05/2020
Now playing Next Spain Euroviews. Countries are suspending immigration detention due to coronavirus. Let’s keep it that way ǀ View The Spanish authorities have not suddenly had a change of heart regarding the use of immigration detention but rather recognised what activists have been saying all along – health and legal issues make the system untenable. 29/04/2020
Now playing Next USA US President Donald Trump to sign a 60-day 'immigration ban' He has vowed to put a 60-day stop on the issuing of green cards in an effort to limit competition for jobs in an economy wrecked by the coronavirus. 22/04/2020
Now playing Next Greece Migrants exposed to coronavirus Migrants arriving in Greece say they are being given no protection from coronavirus as UNHCR describes conditions in some camps as inhumane 28/03/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Erdogan likens Greek authorities to Nazis for returning migrants Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said there was "no difference" between the Nazis and the Greek authorities forcibly repelling migrants. 11/03/2020
Now playing Next Greece Frontex operation in Greece "lacks legal basis" Frontex has to operate while respecting European and human rights law, and this cannot be the case when migrants cannot apply for asylum. 10/03/2020
Now playing Next World 'We are afraid': Residents in Greek village divided over migrants Some say the town should welcome the new arrivals. Others want them gone. 09/03/2020
Now playing Next USA Euroviews. Trump's feud with New York isn't going away. Here's who will suffer as a result ǀ View Trump was born and raised in New York, but he's recently turned his back on the city (and state) that made him rich and famous. 06/03/2020
Now playing Next world news 'Stop this game': EU insists Turkey-Greece border not open Migrants attempting to get into Europe need to know the border between Turkey and Greece is closed, the EU's foreign affairs chief has said. 06/03/2020