Too little, too late? SPD’s flirtation with changing its asylum policy may not matter in upcoming elections, where AfD is on the rise because of its tough stand on immigration.
While the European Commission defended the deal as necessary, some MEPs questioned its efficacy, warning that Europe is facing collapsing regional prestige in North Africa.
While negotiators were restricted from giving interviews, it is believed that disputes over immigration and green policy were the main stumbling blocks to an agreement.
An Afghan YouTuber with refugee status in Belgium is facing backlash after putting out videos in support of the radical Islamist Taliban as government officials have called for a review of his refugee status and others have called for his deportation.
The Commission’s new repatriation plan comes as support for national-conservative parties increases—a trend that, for the moment, shows no sign of abating.
