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09.11.2026, euronews
At least 20 migrants died in two separate boat incidents south of Crete over the weekend, while 105 people were rescued in three search and rescue operations coordinated by the Hellenic Coast Guard and Frontex. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union, Griechenland / Türkei
09.11.2026, ANFNEWS
Under the EU’s newly implemented Migration and Asylum Pact, deportations have dramatically accelerated placing Turkish nationals at the top of EU deportation lists while hit by an 87% asylum rejection rate. The framework treats Turkey as a ‘safe third country’ and imposes rapid border checks completed in less than seven days, effectively trapping asylum seekers behind administrative barriers before they can present evidence of persecution. This fast-track system denies asylum to most applicants, targeting Kurdish political refugees. read more
08.11.2026, ekathimerini
Greece is preparing for a potential migration crisis on Crete, following the arrival of 1,700 people from Libya in the first three days of November. Meanwhile, a new European Commission report shows an overall decline in irregular crossings and asylum applications across the EU, partly attributing this trend to stricter border management measures. However, this decline does not necessarily reflect a reduction in migration pressures. Instead, stricter border controls may make crossings more difficult and push migrants towards alternative and potentially more dangerous routes. read more
05.11.2026, Sea Watch
One year ago, 13 civilian search and rescue organisations cut all operational contact with the Libyan rescue coordination centre in Tripoli, thereby founding the Justice Fleet Alliance. Since then, their rescue ships were blocked 12 times by the Italian government, amounting to more than 300 days of lost operational time. However, Italian courts confirm the alliance's approach: six times, Italian courts set the ships free again shortly after their detention. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Europa, Italien / Malta
05.11.2026, ekathimerini
A survivor reported that 59 people were missing after a boat carrying migrants sank off Crete due to strong winds. The incident comes amid continued arrivals along the eastern Libya–Crete route, which has brought more than 23,000 migrants to Greece so far in 2026. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei, Libya
05.11.2026, Spiegel
The “Right of Residence for Opportunities” was introduced at the end of 2022. It was intended for tolerated individuals who, as of the cutoff date of October 31, 2022, had been residing in Germany continuously for five years. They were granted a temporary residence permit on a probationary basis for 18 months to allow them to meet the requirements for a permanent right of residence during that time. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German
05.11.2026, Bundesministerium der Verteidigung
Following a decision by the federal government, the German Navy is to continue participating in the EU-led Operation Irini in the Mediterranean. The mission will be adapted to the new EU mandate, which will involve expanding intelligence-gathering efforts. read more
05.11.2026, Frankfurter Rundschau
According to a proposal by the European Commission, the European border protection agency Frontex is to play a greater role in deportations and become more significant, particularly with regard to cooperation with third countries outside the EU. To this end, its staff is to grow from 10,000 to 30,000 employees. Reactions to the plans have been very mixed. read more
05.11.2026, upday News
On Wednesday, members of the European Parliament expressed concern that the European Commission's plans to reform and expand the border protection agency Frontex could jeopardize fundamental rights. read more
05.11.2026, Die Zeit
Although the number of deportations from Germany has been declining for some time, returns to Turkey continue to rise, bucking this trend. This is evident from a response by the federal government to a written question from the domestic policy spokesperson for the Left Party parliamentary group read more
04.11.2026, taz
Following a complaint from the Refugee Council alleging discrimination, the administration has suspended the limit on cash withdrawals of 50 euros per month. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland, Europa
04.11.2026, Die Zeit
According to Sea-Watch, more maritime rescue workers were attacked in the Mediterranean this year than at any time since records began in 2016. This is primarily due to Libya’s coast guard. read more
The number of new asylum seekers in Germany fell last month to the lowest October figure since 2011. read more
04.11.2026, InfoMigrants
According to a new report by Sea-Watch, which documents 26 separate attacks at sea this year alone, 2026 has become the most violent year for migrants and civil rescuers in the Mediterranean in a decade. More than 70% of the violent incidents documented since 2016 involved the EU-supported Libyan coastguard, including shootings, deliberate knock-overs into the sea, and physical harassment of rescue vessels. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union, Libya
04.11.2026, nd.Aktuell
The Bundestag is voting in the first reading on whether to extend the controversial IRINI mandate. Under this mandate, the Bundeswehr would be authorized to inspect Russian ships in the Mediterranean. Sea rescue operations are expressly excluded from the scope of the renewed EU operation. In addition, an exclusion clause has been removed from the current proposal that allows for the already EU-backed training of Libyan militias as a so-called “coast guard” with direct german involvement. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Afrika, Deutschland, Europa, Europäische Union, Italien / Malta, Libya, Naher Osten, Nordafrika
04.11.2026, Spiegel
The French government in Paris plans to send undocumented Afghan migrants back to their home country. To that end, talks are underway with the Taliban, which neither France nor the EU actually recognizes as a government. In the U.S., meanwhile, there are plans for deportation via a roundabout route. read more
04.11.2026, DW Deutsche Welle
The escape route from eastern Libya to Crete is becoming increasingly significant Behind this new route lie unscrupulous smuggling networks. How the smugglers operate, what role Libyan power structures play in this—and the EU’s conflicting objectives. read more
03.11.2026, taz
A research group at the University of Bologna has demonstrated that the European Coast Guard is increasingly using aircraft and drones to monitor the Mediterranean—thereby enabling the interception of refugees on a significantly larger scale. read more
03.11.2026, euobserver
In Germany, funding for rescue organizations has been suspended under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while Italy has introduced measures limiting NGOs to one rescue operation at a time and imposing long journeys to assigned ports. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Deutschland, Europäische Union, Italien / Malta
Frontex’s aerial surveillance operations in the central Mediterranean led to the interception and return of more than 33,000 people to Libya and Tunisia between 2018 and 2024. Meanwhile, the EU continues to invest millions into high-tech surveillance equipment and drones to strengthen its border control operations. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union, Libya, Tunisia
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