irregular migration
In 2015, more than a million refugees and migrants came to Europe during the so-called ‘migration crisis.’ This prompted a host of security-oriented responses to protect the EU’s external borders, spearheaded by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). While the number of irregular border crossings has decreased substantially ...
+ Read moreLast summer, the Southern Mediterranean coast – and the Italian island of Lampedusa – gained significant media attention due to the arrival of numerous migrants on its shores. The Mediterranean Sea, seen as one of the most dangerous in the world, and Lampedusa are now recognized as Europe’s primary borders ...
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Over the last decade, European countries have faced mass influxes mainly due to internal conflicts and wars. The European Union (EU) has responded to these challenges with a diverse set of approaches. Two distinct strategies stand out: EU readmission agreements for managing irregular mass influxes from North Africa and the
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Toute personne qui demande l’asile, en Suisse ou ailleurs en Europe, passe par une procédure juridique visant à reconnaître la légitimité de sa demande, sa qualité de réfugié·e, son besoin de protection, et à lui attribuer ou non un statut qui lui permettra de séjourner légalement sur le territoire national.
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During the Syrian conflict that sparked after the insurgency in 2011, 5,6 million Syrians sought refuge in other countries. During their life-changing journeys, in order to achieve mobility, Syrians have had to seek illegal services of some intermediaries. These professionals, whom Syrians call “simsar,” are brokers of mobility, across borders
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