The High-Level Conference organised by the Cypriot Presidency of the European Migration Network (EMN), entitled ‘Taking Stock of the Pact on Migration and Asylum: From Strategy to Reality’, will take place at the Filoxenia Conference Centre in Nicosia on 19 and 20 May 2026. This two-day event will focus on the implementation of the Pact […]
The EU will provide €20 million in humanitarian aid for vulnerable refugees and host communities in Turkey in 2026
The European Union has allocated €20 million in humanitarian aid to support the most vulnerable refugees and host communities in Turkey in 2026. Turkey continues to host around 2.3 million registered refugees, mainly from Syria, as well as from Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran, and remains one of the countries hosting the most refugees in the […]
EU announces over €81 million in humanitarian aid to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The escalation of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is driving mass displacement. The resources of food, water and shelter are stretched to breaking point and women and children increasingly left exposed to violence and exploitation. As Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib visits the region, the EU is mobilising €81.2 million in humanitarian […]
The latest Migration Atlas shows a decline in first-time asylum applications in the EU
The European Commission’sJoint Research Centrerecently published its latest edition of the Atlas of Migration. This reference work provides an overview of global migration trends and constitutes a solid knowledge base for policymakers, stakeholders, businesses and the general public, compiling information from numerous official sources, such as Eurostat, UN agencies, the World Bank and the International […]
Commission proposes unified EU approach for Ukrainian refugees
Last May 4, the Commission is setting out a common European path for the future of Ukrainian refugees in the EU. This will ensure stability and continued protection, while also paving the way for a transition out of temporary protection once the necessary conditions are met. By doing so, the Commission is reinforcing its unwavering commitment […]
Commission adds €3 billion for the Pact on Migration and Ukrainian refugees.
The Commission has adopted a decision to provide an additional €3 billion to support Member States with the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum and to host refugees from Ukraine. President von der Leyen announced this extra support in last May 9’s press conference with Chancellor Merz. The additional funding comes from the […]
CJEU: Stateless persons of Palestinian origin registered with UNRWA should in principle be granted refugee status
UNRWA’s assistance or protection must, in particular be considered to have ceased vis-à-vis the applicant when that body finds itself unable, for whatever reason, to ensure dignified living conditions or minimum security conditions to any stateless person of Palestinian origin, staying in the sector of UNRWA’s area of operations, in which the applicant had his […]
EU releases €61 million in humanitarian aid for people in Afghanistan and Afghan refugees in Pakistan
As the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan continues to be of serious concern, the EU has released €61 million in humanitarian aid to address the needs of vulnerable people in the country, as well as refugees in neighbouring Pakistan. A total of €60 million are allocated for humanitarian organisations working in Afghanistan and another €1 million, […]
European Parliament call for massive increase of military assistance to Ukraine
MEPs urge all countries and international organisations to condemn unequivocally the sham referenda in Ukraine and Russia’s attempt to acquire territory by force. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the results of the sham referenda conducted at gunpoint to annex the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts are “null and void” and call […]