Following the COVID-19 pandemic, migration has increasingly become a focal point in the populist rhetoric dominating political discourse in many Western countries. This shift is characterized by heightened securitization of borders, restrictive visa regimes, and an overt discouragement of migration from the Global South, particularly Africa. These developments hinder human ...
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In 2022, Switzerland decided to grant the S permit to Ukrainian nationals fleeing the war. 66,000 Ukrainians continued to live in the country with this status in 2024, according to the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). While it gives them safety and generous rights, the permit must be renewed
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At the furthest corners of Europe, two isolated territories, Ceuta and Melilla are more than just borders. They are legacies of colonialism and places where migration has been framed as a threat. Still, beyond the official narratives, local organizations tell another story, a story made of people. They foster an ...
+ Read moreThe European Commission has proposed letting member states drop the “connection requirement” from the “safe third country” concept in asylum cases. This seemingly technical tweak marks a major shift toward an “(un)safe fourth country” approach that some countries have repeatedly tried, and failed. Across Europe, governments are increasingly distancing themselves ...
+ Read moreUnder the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum, bilateral migration agreements are revived with strings attached. Once formed by national interests, they must now respect EU rules on migration management and uphold the principle of sincere cooperation. Because the solidarity mechanism now includes Member States’ special ties with third ...
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