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European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise?

Watch episode 14 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

Tunisia

Protesters call on Tunisian government to repatriate migrants

Hundreds of Tunisians marched through the streets of Jebeniana on Saturday to protest the presence of sub-Saharan migrants stranded in the town, as the country ramps up border patrol efforts.

World News

Almost 90 migrants rescued off Libyan coast

The Italian humanitarian group 'Emergency' said on Saturday it rescued 87 people, including women and children, in the Mediterranean Sea.

France

French police clear migrant camp near Paris city hall before Olympics

Aid group Revers de la Medaille criticised the operation, saying it was part of a campaign to 'make room for the beautiful Paris postcard'.

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Europe News

UK and Irish ministers to meet amidst migration row

The meeting between the Irish Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and the British Home Secretary James Cleverly was postponed last minute on Sunday evening.

World News

Rwanda's Hope Hostel prepares for migrants from Britain

The hostel, which once housed students whose parents died in the 1994 genocide, is preparing to house the migrants sent to Rwanda from the UK.

World News

James Cleverly in Italy to discuss clampdown on illegal migrants

Visit comes a day after British parliament passed controversial Safety of Rwanda Bill which will see some illegal migrants in the UK deported to the central African country, legislation that has been slammed by lawyers and international human rights groups.

World News

Council of Europe's human rights commissioner condemns Rwanda bill

Shortly after Rishi Sunak's bill finally passed through parliament, five people were reported to have died crossing the English Channel in a small boat.

Spain

More than 400 migrants arrive in Canary Islands

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that of the 266,940 migrants trying to reach Europe last year, 97% made the treacherous sea crossing from North Africa.

France

'Disturbing': Rough sleepers removed from Paris ahead of Olympics

Hundreds of migrants and rough sleepers have been relocated from Paris to regional France on chartered bus services.

World News

Dozens of migrants rescued in Mediterranean after their boat capsized

In total, the Médecin Sans Frontières ship rescued 249 people, including many children, over the weekend.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. People seeking safety deserve compassion — not this Rwanda Bill

We, side by side with caring people up and down this country, want the government to end this cruel anti-refugee agenda and rebuild an asylum system that is welcoming and compassionate, Sepideh Sahar and Angela McLeary write.

Ireland

Disease hits homeless asylum-seekers in Ireland

Some of those seeking international protection are camped out in tents across Dublin, as an asylum crisis continues to grip the country.

Business

Dutch government tries to stop ASML from moving out

The Netherlands is increasingly tightening its anti-migrant position. That could push out its largest company, ASML, because of its high dependence on foreign talent.

France

Seven-year-old migrant girl drowns after boat to UK capsizes

The boat sunk on the treacherous English Channel crossing route used by migrants hoping to reach Britain, French authorities said Sunday.

Tunisia

Nine people die off the coast of Tunisia while trying to reach Europe

The Tunisian authorities suspect the victims embarked from Libya.

Culture news

Violins made from battered migrant boats feature at La Scala concert

Inmates at Milan's largest prison have given new life to the remnants of Europe's deadly migrant crisis.

Euronews Witness

Life along the closed land border between Finland and Russia

In the autumn, the Finnish government closed all eight crossing points it shares with Russia, along a border of almost 1,400 kilometres. They will remain closed until at least mid-April.

Euronews Witness

Germany's U-turn on migration: Is it necessary or just politics?

Germany has taken a sharp turn in its migration policy compared to the 'welcoming measures' associated with the 'Merkel era'. Euronews reporter Monica Pinna went to Berlin to discover what has changed and why.

Greece

Greek court acquits aid workers who helped rescue migrants

Defendants were accused of misdemeanour charges of assisting a criminal organisation and espionage.