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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
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
01.11.2026, Africa News Agency (ANA)
Europe is considering transforming Kigali, in Rwanda, into a return hub for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected. The proposal would transfer migrants to a third country they did not choose, raising concerns about the transfer of responsibility for migration management to non-EU countries. Α proposal is expected to be announced on 16 November in Vienna. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Afrika, Europäische Union
01.11.2026, ekathimerini
A total of 264 migrants arrived in Crete from north Africa. Every year, thousands of people from the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and Africa rely on smugglers to enter Greece, often seeking better living conditions and future opportunities elsewhere in Europe. Around 36,000 migrants have arrived in Greece so far in 2026, positioning the country as a major entry point for migration into Europe. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Afrika, Asien, Europäische Union, Griechenland / Türkei, Libya
30.10.2026, euobserver
Migrants rescued in the Central Mediterranean by the NGO SOS Humanity describe preferring death at sea over being returned to EU-funded detention centers in Libya, where torture and starvation remain routine. Since 2016, over 200,000 migrants have been intercepted and forced back to these facilities by Libyan state-backed militias and coast guards operating with European financial support. read more
30.10.2026, transition news
The EU Border Agency has been given a broad mandate to monitor social media for illegal content related to migration. Members of the European Parliament fear further restrictions on freedom of expression. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Europäische Union
29.10.2026, The Media Line
Eastern Libya is a key departure point on the central Mediterranean route to Europe. On October 28, the ruling authorities, which are supported by EU funds, arbitrarily banned Iranian and Afghan nationals from entering the territory under their control and ordered the deportation of individuals without valid residence permits. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Afrika, Libya, Mittlerer Osten, Nordafrika
29.10.2026, Die Zeit
The initial reception center for refugees in Suhl, which is set to close, has been almost completely cleared out. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland
29.10.2026, Pro Asyl
Two women from Somalia, both of whom have been confirmed as victims of female genital mutilation (FGM/C), have been held in the transit area of Frankfurt Airport for four months. read more
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