French Minister of the Interior launches plan to relieve prefectures and cut residence processing times in half The French Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, unveiled a "comprehensive plan" to speed up the processing of residence permit renewals, while 930,000 people's files are currently waiting. With th...

The French Minister of the Interior has unveiled a "comprehensive plan" to speed up the processing of residence permit renewals.

930,000 people's files are currently waiting.

France: Authorities accused of seizing phones of unaccompanied minors in north of country At the beginning of March, the Utopia 56 association criticized the seizure by the French state of the phones of unaccompanied minors who request accommodation. The organization states that many young...

It is a measure supposed to protect young migrants but also risks pushing them away from accommodation solutions.

The Utopia 56 association recently criticized the seizure by the French state of the phones of unaccompanied minors who request accommodation.

UK: Could allegations of false claims of domestic violence to obtain asylum affect genuine claimants? According to a BBC undercover investigation, unregulated immigration advisors are allegedly encouraging people to make false claims of domestic abuse to secure their right to stay in the UK. Rights ad...

The BBC has published reports alleging that people are filing false domestic abuse claims in order to get asylum in the UK.

But rights advocates we spoke to say the review process is actually quite long and difficult, and victims often struggle to get their claims recognized.

Germany relies on Syrian workers amid return debates Around one million Syrians live in Germany. Many are well integrated and have a job. But many feel unsettled by political debates about a return.

Around one million Syrians live in Germany. Most have strong ties to the local community and have tax-paying jobs.

But statements from politicians about Syrians returning have unsettled many in the diaspora in Germany.

'Being isolated is not easy': Migrants anxious after Germany cuts access to integration courses For many newcomers in Germany, learning German is the first step toward building a new life. But Germany has now frozen access to free integration courses for many asylum seekers and refugees, leaving...

For many refugees in Germany, learning the language is the first step toward building a new life.

But Germany has now frozen access to free integration courses for many, leaving an estimated 129,500 people in limbo. Those stuck in reception centers say they fear becoming even more isolated.

Spain dismantles suspected smuggling ring moving people from Algeria Authorities in Spain have dismantled a suspected migrant smuggling network that had been operating across the Western Mediterranean and Algeria. The investigation into the case was supported by French...

Authorities in Spain have dismantled a suspected migrant smuggling network that reportedly moved people from Algeria across the Western Mediterranean to mainland Spain.

Several suspects were arrested.

People queue outside a transport office as migrants seek a travel card history certificate to help prove length of residence, in Madrid, Spain, on April 15, 2026.

People queue outside a transport office as migrants seek a travel card history certificate to help prove length of residence, in Madrid, Spain, on April 15, 2026.

People queue outside a transport office as migrants seek a travel card history certificate to help prove length of residence, in Madrid, Spain, on April 15, 2026.

📷 People queued outside a transport office in Madrid yesterday, many seeking to get proof of how long they've lived in Spain.

Undocumented migrants can apply for temporary legal residency in Spain starting online today, if they have no criminal record & have been there for 5+ months.

'Not guilty' plea of underage Afghan accused of piloting migrant boat will test new UK border laws An Afghan teen appeared in court this week, denying culpability for allegedly endangering the lives of dozens of migrants to Britain during an irregular crossing in January. Prosecutors charged the yo...

An Afghan teen told a UK court that he was "not guilty" of endangering the lives of migrants during a Channel crossing. He said that smugglers had forced him to navigate the boat.

Prosecutors charged the young migrant under a recently introduced law, accusing him of reckless piloting.

Nuba Mountains, a fragile refuge on Sudan's front line Squeezed between Sudan and South Sudan, the self-governed Nuba Mountains are grappling with complex war dynamics while hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees they are scarcely able to support.

Squeezed between Sudan and South Sudan, the self-governed Nuba Mountains are grappling with complex war dynamics while hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees they are scarcely able to support.

Afghans in Poland fear deportations as asylum access remains suspended Afghan migrants in Poland are increasingly concerned about possible forced deportations after authorities restricted access to asylum procedures for those who entered via the Belarus border, a move ri...

In Poland, Afghan migrants are increasingly concerned about possible forced deportations after authorities restricted access to asylum procedures for those who entered via the Belarus border.

A little girl waves a flag at a protest in the Italian city of Naples. Demonstrators wanted to draw attention to the eviction of a group of migrants families from accommodation in the city.

A banner reads 'our lives count: Houses and regular work for everyone'. The demonstrators want to draw attention to the eviction of a group of migrant families in the city of Naples, Italy. They were reportedly evicted from their house after a report declared the accommodation unfit for habitation.

A protest for the right to housing took place this week in Naples. Migrant families, who were evicted from their flats in Porta Nolana on April 10, following a report that the buildings were allegedly unfit for habitation, called on the mayor to provide alternative accommodation.

Greece: More than 300 migrants rescued off the island of Crete Greek authorities say they have rescued more than 300 migrants off Crete in recent days. The Greek island is increasingly playing a central role as a gateway to Europe from eastern Libya.

Greek authorities say they have rescued more than 300 migrants off Crete in recent days. The Greek island is increasingly playing a central role as a gateway to Europe from eastern Libya. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/7090...

A man holds a smoke flare as members of the Bangladeshi community celebrate the Spanish government's approval of a mass amnesty program that will help regularize over half a million migrants, in Barcelona, Spain April 14, 2026

Members of the Bangladeshi community celebrate with pastries following the Spanish government's approval of a mass amnesty program that will help regularize over half a million migrants, in Barcelona, Spain April 14, 2026

Members of the Bangladeshi community celebrate the Spanish government's approval of a mass amnesty program that will help regularize over half a million migrants, in Barcelona, Spain April 14, 2026. The banners read “Fire, ” painted in red and depicted with a flame,“to the Colonial Order, Regularization Now”.

Members of the Bangladeshi community celebrate the Spanish government's approval of a mass amnesty program that will help regularize over half a million migrants, in Barcelona, Spain April 14, 2026.

Members of the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrate after the Spanish government confirmed a mass regularization program, due to offer applicants temporary residence permits.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called it 'an act of justice and a necessity.'

New ruling finds extended German-Austrian border checks unlawful A German court has ruled that repeated extensions of border controls at the German-Austrian border were unlawful because they were not sufficiently justified under EU law. The decision, however, does ...

A German court has ruled that repeated extensions of border controls at the German-Austrian border were unlawful. The decision, however, does not immediately affect ongoing checks and is not yet legally binding.
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A migrant swimming in the sea after failing to board a boat on the beach at Dunkirk on the French coast. Several people have been rescued by French authorities attempting to cross The English Channel.

Migrants stand in the sea after failing to board a boat on the beach at Dunkirk on the French coast. Several people have been rescued by French authorities attempting to cross The English Channel.

French authorities collect migrants attempting to board a boat from the beach at Dunkirk on the French coast. Several people have been rescued by French authorities attempting to cross the English Channel.

Migrants board a boat from the beach at Dunkirk on the French coast. Several people have been rescued by French authorities attempting to cross The English Channel.

Migrants attempt to board a boat off the French coast on Monday to cross the Channel. Many of them didn't make it. Last week, similar scenes led to the deaths of 4 people, they got swept away by currents after being unable to climb on to the overcrowded dinghies in deep water.

'Being isolated is not easy': Migrants anxious after Germany cuts access to integration courses For many newcomers in Germany, learning German is the first step toward building a new life. But Germany has now frozen access to free integration courses for many asylum seekers and refugees, leaving...

For many newcomers in Germany, learning German is crucial. But Germany has now frozen access to free integration courses, leaving an estimated 129,500 people in limbo. Those stuck in reception centers say they fear becoming even more isolated.

Germany: One in four residents has 'immigration history' Every fourth person living in Germany has either moved there from abroad or been born to parents who are both immigrants. The new statistics are a modest increase on the 2024 figures.

Every fourth person living in Germany has either moved there from abroad or been born to parents who are both immigrants. The new statistics are a modest increase on the 2024 figures.
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Syrian doctor faces deportation from Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ignited a debate by declaring that 80 percent of Syrians would be repatriated. Does this mean that Germany also intends to deport those who are integrated and whom the co...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ignited a debate by declaring that 80 percent of Syrians would be repatriated. Does this mean that Germany also intends to deport those who are integrated and whom the country needs?

Belgium’s migration minister visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to dissuade asylum applications, amid a rise in Congolese claims that are largely rejected on what Brussels claims to be economic grounds.

A man walks down a gangplank towards Red Cross staff in Italy

A member of the Emergency crew shakes hands with a migrants

Two migrants look out to sea from the Life Support ship operated by the NGO Emergency

An Emergency staff member talks to a little girl rescued by the crew.

The crew of the rescue ship Life Support operated by @emergency_ngo disembarked 71 migrants in La Spezia 🇮🇹 on Sunday.
Some of those on board recounted stories of pushbacks, detention, violence and torture in Libya.
The brutality suffered left psychological and physical scars.

Smuggling suspects on trial in UK and France A 27-year-old Sudanese man has been detained and charged in the UK in connection with the deaths of four migrants during a Channel crossing. Meanwhile, three British nationals are due to appear in cou...

A 27-year-old Sudanese man has been detained and charged in the UK in connection with the deaths of four migrants during a Channel crossing. In a separate case, three more suspects will face trial in France on charges of smuggling.

Why do Bangladeshis risk their lives to reach Europe? Thousands of Bangladeshis continue to take a dangerous route through Libya and across the Mediterranean, hoping to reach Italy for work and a better life. This documentary looks at the people behind t...

This InfoMigrants' documentary looks at the Bangladeshi people behind the journey to Europe —the families who invest everything, the networks that profit from their desperation and the survivors who live with the loss of those who didn’t make it.

Germany: Right groups slam government plans to cut counseling for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers Germany's federal government said it might consider cutting funding for certain asylum counselling services, which could disproportionally affect asylum seekers with an LGBTQ+ background. Rights group...

The German government plans to cut funding for certain asylum counselling services. This could disproportionally affect asylum seekers with an LGBTQ+ background, rights groups warn👇🏾👇🏾

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Lithuanian border guards detained a group of 30 migrants near the border with Belarus on Monday after they reportedly crossed via an illegally dug tunnel.

This is not the first time that such a passage used to cross into the EU has been discovered.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that Belgium’s treatment of four asylum seekers amounted to degrading treatment. The applicants, who arrived in 2022, told the court they were left without adequate assistance in 2022 and 2023.

More and more nationals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are heading for the French island of Mayotte.

Yet many Congolese in Mayotte say they did not know where smugglers were taking them and had never heard of the island before arriving👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

Rescue operation of 71 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea on April 8 by the crew of the Life Support, a rescue vessel run by the EMERGENCY NGO. Photo: Michele Bertelli/Emergency NGO/ANSA/EPA

Rescue operation of 71 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea on April 8 by the crew of the Life Support, a rescue vessel run by the EMERGENCY NGO. Photo: Michele Bertelli/Emergency NGO/ANSA/EPA

📷The Emergency NGO rescued 71 migrants (including women and unaccompanied children) from an overcrowded dinghy in Libya’s SAR zone on April 8 and brought them aboard the Life Support vessel.

The NGO warns that rescue efforts are increasingly hindered by Libyan coast guards.

EU member states have been searching for potential countries be willing to host ‘return hubs’ for rejected asylum seekers.

Discussions have reportedly "zoomed in on 12 nations," including Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Uganda and Uzbekistan.

Nearly 40 migrants were rescued in the English Channel, at least four people died while attempting to reach the UK earlier today.

In recent days, more migrants have tried to make the dangerous crossing from France.

A transnational criminal network that had allegedly smuggled over 1,000 migrants from Vietnam into the United Kingdom via France has reportedly been dismantled.

Authorities arrested 16 suspects in France and three in the United Kingdom during a series of coordinated raids.