Europe

The European Union has identified seven countries—Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia—as “safe countries” to expedite the return process for migrants, Khaama Press reported. Announced on April 16 by the European Commission, this move aims to speed up…

The European Union is stepping up initiatives to address the increasing wave of anti-Muslim hatred, with a focus on stronger policies to prevent incitement, Iqna reported citing Marion Lalisse, the European Commission’s coordinator on combating anti-Muslim hatred. At a conference…

The European Union has announced simplified compliance requirements for its anti-deforestation law, set to take effect in December, Reuters reported. The legislation bans imports of products such as soy, beef, cocoa, and palm oil that contribute to deforestation. In response…

Amnesty International’s damning 33-page report reveals Belgium’s deliberate denial of shelter, healthcare, and dignity to thousands of asylum seekers, violating international law, ETIAS.com reported. Over 12,000 court rulings since 2021 have condemned the government for ignoring housing obligations—primarily affecting racialized…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Frontex, the EU’s border agency, to deploy aerial surveillance to prevent migrant deaths in the Mediterranean, where over 31,700 people have died or gone missing in the past decade, Arab News reported. The…

Greece faces the possibility of losing EU funding due to allegations of illegal migrant pushbacks, as reported by Politico on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reported. This concern arises from investigations by the EU’s border agency, Frontex, which is currently examining 12…

The Turkish community in Germany has expressed strong criticism of the coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD), arguing it neglects issues pertinent to the Muslim population, Daily Sabah reported. Following 45 days of negotiations…

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) announced on Wednesday that Dilshat Reshit, detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying for China, had served as its Chinese-language spokesman since 2004, RFA reported. Reshit was removed from his position following an emergency meeting,…

Germany’s incoming coalition government plans to abolish the fast-track citizenship pathway introduced last year, extending the required residency period to five years. The new coalition—formed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU), and Social Democratic Party (SPD)—argues…

Germany’s Federal Interior Ministry is proposing the introduction of civil defense lessons in schools to prepare students for potential crises and war situations, Anadolu Agency reported. The ministry has offered to provide experts and teaching materials to federal states responsible…