EU to greenlight 'return hubs' migration reformThe European Union is expected to reach a deal Wednesday on a migration reform to create so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc, with som...
20 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Europe seeks to increase deportations as some warn of Trump-like tacticsThe EU is expanding its powers to track, raid, and deport migrants to third countries, adopting tactics similar to the Trump administration...
29 Mar, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
EU lawmakers back 'return hubs' for migrantsEU lawmakers on Monday gave preliminary backing to a tightening of Europe's immigration policy, paving the way for so-called "return hubs" ...
10 Mar, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
As Europe readies tougher migration measures, a Greek island sees illegal crossings spikeCrete is now a major entry point for migrants. The journey from Libya is long and dangerous. European Union border agency Frontex is increa...
28 Feb, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
EU eyes migration clampdown with push on deportations, visasThe European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strateg...
29 Jan, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
European nations set to discuss tightening of migration rulesEuropean leaders are set to toughen migration policies. This move faces criticism for potentially harming human rights. Ministers from 27 E...
10 Dec, 2025, 10.55 PM IST
Belgium tightens family reunification visa rulesBelgium has tightened family reunification visa rules, raising income requirements and the minimum age for partners to 21. These changes, p...
25 Aug, 2025, 05.30 PM IST
How Europe got tough on migrationAcross Europe, a significant shift is occurring as leaders from both right and left are adopting stricter stances on migrants lacking legal...
30 Jun, 2025, 09.47 AM IST
EU seeks to relax rules on turning away asylum seekersThe EU on Tuesday unveiled plans to make it easier to send asylum seekers to certain third countries, in the latest overhaul aimed at reduc...
20 May, 2025, 06.03 PM IST
Germany wouldn’t fly solo on tougher EU immigrationFriedrich Merz, frontrunner for German Chancellor, plans to enforce strict immigration policies. His proposals include an entry ban for tho...
29 Jan, 2025, 02.22 PM IST
EU thought it had new migration plan. But as leaders gather, it may be too little, too lateEU leaders at a Brussels summit are exploring measures to make Europe less appealing for migrants, responding to a rise in right-wing senti...
17 Oct, 2024, 12.21 PM IST
The UK riots were fomented online. Will social media companies act?Prime Minister Keir Starmer called out online companies directly, after false information about the identity of the 17-year-old suspected i...
02 Aug, 2024, 11.51 PM IST
Reelection bolsters France's Macron as powerful player in EUBoosted by his victory, Macron figures to be in the spotlight when he pays an expected visit to Berlin in the coming days to meet with new ...
27 Apr, 2022, 12.41 PM IST
Olaf Scholz replaces Angela Merkel as German chancellor, opening new eraLawmakers voted by 395-303 with six abstentions to elect Scholz - a comfortable majority, though short of the 416 seats his three-party coa...
08 Dec, 2021, 08.06 PM IST
EU avoided chaos, explored new paths in turbulent 2020 yearAfter months of chaotic negotiations, the EU also will head into 2021 with both a long-term budget and a coronavirus recovery fund worth 1....
01 Jan, 2021, 01.44 PM IST
Hi-tech scanning machines needed to secure airports: Ajai SahniA primitive solution is available in the Srinagar model where suitcases and bags are first scanned much before the main airport.
23 Mar, 2016, 12.28 PM IST
- France to set out new European priorities for immigration
France unveils on Monday sweeping guidelines to control immigration in Europe, as the EU comes under international fire over moves to force...
06 Jul, 2008, 07.21 AM IST