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Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering businessSwiss voters have rejected a proposal to limit the nation's population to 10 million. The decision prioritizes economic stability and conti...15 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST- Swiss head to polls in divisive anti-immigration voteSwiss citizens vote Sunday on two key referendums. One proposal aims to cap the nation's population at 10 million, potentially impacting im...14 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Europe rolls out new migration system: Here's what you need to knowThe EU's new Pact on Migration and Asylum is now in effect, introducing mandatory screening for irregular arrivals and border asylum proced...13 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubsGreece has approved legislation to expedite the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, allowing their transfer to "return hubs" outside th...10 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside blocEuropean Union lawmakers and governments have agreed on new rules. These rules permit sending rejected asylum seekers to centers outside th...02 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern timesBritain is set to implement significant changes to its asylum seeker policies. The government is drawing inspiration from Denmark's stringe...16 Nov, 2025, 06.55 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
- New German government plans to boost border controls to curb migrationGermany is set to tighten its border controls. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced plans to deploy more police. The goal is to c...08 May, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
- Austria's new govt stopping family reunions immediately for migrantsAustria's government has temporarily halted family reunion procedures for migrants, citing limitations in absorption capacity and the need ...12 Mar, 2025, 06.18 PM IST
- Asylum cases in Europe fell 11% last year: Here's look at the numbersThe European Union's asylum agency reported over 1 million asylum applications in 2024, with Syrians, Afghans, and Venezuelans being the to...03 Mar, 2025, 02.33 PM IST
- Germany’s immigration policies set for overhaul as Conservatives take powerGermany's center-right CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, won the parliamentary election, signaling potential tighter immigration policies. Merz's...24 Feb, 2025, 10.34 AM 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
- How the EU is reshaping its asylum systemThe EU reached a landmark preliminary agreement on Wednesday to reform its laws on asylum-seekers and irregular migrants. - Solidarity mech...20 Dec, 2023, 05.52 PM IST
- Germany, EU deny report on European solidarity tax"The fact remains: we don't want tax increases in Germany or to introduce an EU tax," government spokesman Steffen Seibert said in a statem...10 Oct, 2015, 04.20 PM IST
- Germany, European Commission mull solidarity tax for refugeesThe money could be raised through a surcharge on petroleum tax or by increasing Value Added Tax (VAT), the Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported wi...10 Oct, 2015, 02.55 PM IST
- UK opts out of EU directive on asylumBritain has refused to implement two asylum directives of the EU as part of its moves to be tough on immigration and asylum seekers.17 Oct, 2011, 11.25 PM IST
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