End illegal migration ‘with physical force’ if needed, says German politician
German politician Jens Spahn, of the Christian Democrat Party (CDU), has given a controversial interview calling for harsh measures against illegal migration.
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Talks with Musk on digital rules not going well, Commissioner says
The European Commission's dialogue with US tech billionaire Elon Musk over digital regulations is not going well, a senior Eurocrat has said.
Belgian justice minister resigns over Brussels terror attack
The Belgian Minister of Justice, Vincent Van Quickenborne, has stepped down, taking responsibility for errors made regarding the terror attack in Brussels on October…
Germany’s Scholz slammed for urging ‘large-scale deportation of migrants’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing criticism from his Left flank, including his coalition partner The Greens, over his remarks about migration.
‘We need large-scale deportations of illegal migrants,’ insists German Chancellor Scholz
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany needed to start deporting migrants who do not have the right to stay in the country “on a large scale”.
Musk denies X may leave EU market over Digital Services Act
X owner Elon Musk has denied reports that the platform may end up leaving the European Union market over the bloc's censorious Digital Services Act (DSA).
ANALYSIS: Brussels terror attack highlights struggle to control migration
In the wake of the most recent terrorist attack in Brussels carried out by gunman Abdeslam Lassoued, a dismal image of the European capital's security situation…
Ireland pays Ukrainian refugees 30 times more than Belgium, report finds
Ireland pays Ukrainian refugees 30 times more each than Belgium does, according to a government report published recently.
Ikea hikes security in Belgian stores after Brussels terror attack on Swedes
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has announced it is ramping up security in its Belgian stores after the terror attack in Brussels on October 16.
Orbán fires back: ‘Brussels legally raped Poland and Hungary’ with the Migration Pact
The decision to move forward with the Migrant Pact is being poorly received by Hungary and Poland.
Spain cancels press conference after dust-up between Sánchez and Sunak
The Spanish and British Prime Ministers were on October 6 in such disagreement over migration that the closing press conference at the European Political Community…
Sunak and Meloni unite to ramp up pressure on EU over illegal migration
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined forces with his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni in demanding tougher action from the European Union in tackling…
European Council strikes initial deal on Migration Pact
European Union Members States have agreed on how to handle illegal migrants and asylum seekers.
Does the EU still have jurisdiction over the whole of the UK? The ECJ seems to think so
Hidden in the dull reports from the European Courts is a groundbreaking judgment that makes it clear just how done in Brexit has been.
Armenians fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh are making a ‘personal choice’ – Azerbaijan Ambassador
"The issue of people fleeing, this is - you have to understand - this is a personal choice," he told Brussels Signal head of news Justin Stares.
Lampedusa ’emptied of migrants’ just before MEPs visit
A number of European politicians arrived in Lampedusa for a day-trip on September 27 to assess for themselves how the huge influx of migrant arrivals was being handled.
‘Schengen is collapsing’: EC grilled over rise in EU border checks
The European Commission faced tough questions over the deteriorating state of the Schengen Area comprising 27 European countries that had abolished many types of…
Orbán claims Brussels ‘deceived’ Hungary over Ukrainian grain
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has criticised the European Commission and its role in the dispute over Ukrainian gain.
Poland reintroduces checks at border with Slovakia to tackle illegal migration via Balkans
Poland has reintroduced checks on its border with Slovakia in a bid to curb illegal migrants crossing European Union frontiers in the Balkans and making their way…
Meloni slams Scholz over German funding of pro-migrant NGOs
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has written an angry letter to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz complaining about his country’s alleged funding of illegal migration…
France’s new Immigration Bill won’t be enough to stop Marine Le Pen
“No matter how much I try to imagine my grandfathers and great-grandfathers setting fire to other workers' cars, it just doesn’t work. #why”
Europe’s centrists are the true fanatics now – the migration crisis illustrates this
There is a point when the political covenant between the governed and the governors in the liberal democracies of Europe breaks down.
European Commission ‘taking more than a year’ to answer sensitive freedom-of-information requests
Applications related to Russia sanctions and European Union recovery funds can take more than a year for the EC to process, raising serious questions about citizens'…
Poland claims EC President von der Leyen is ‘encouraging illegal migration’
The Polish Government adopted a resolution on September 15 opposing any tolerance towards illegal migration.
Stop giving cash to asylum seekers, German liberals demand
Germany should stop handing cash to migrants claiming asylum there, one of the parties that make up the country's ruling coalition has said.
Meloni pressured on Lampedusa migrant crisis as EU vows conditional support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is being put under significant pressure as a result of the ongoing migrant crisis on the Italian island of Lampedusa.
EU states abandon Italy to deal with Lampedusa migrant surge
A number of European Union Member States have abandoned their neighbour Italy, choosing to tighten borders with the country after the arrival of thousands of migrants…
EC ‘sought to cover up request by former Commissioner Neelie Kroes to lobby for Uber’
The European Commission hushed up an attempt by former Commissioner Neelie Kroes to secure an exemption to ethics rules that would allow her to lobby on behalf of…
UK ‘in final stages’ of agreeing border-control deal with EU
The UK Government is about to agree a new border-control agreement with the European Union, according to British media outlets.
Germany suspends deal to accept migrants from Italy
Germany is no longer accepting refugees from Italy on the grounds that Italy is not respecting the Dublin III Regulation on returnees, thereby suspending its participation…