EU Commission disburses third payment to UNRWA
The payment follows the first tranche of €50 million for UNRWA which was disbursed on 7th March 2024 following the exchange…
EP Briefing: Scenarios after the end of EU temporary protection for Ukrainians
With no end in sight to the war in Ukraine, the EU has started preparing for the post March 2025 period,…
EP Think tank: Reception and integration of displaced people from Ukraine
From the beginning of Russia's war against Ukraine, the EU Commission, national, regional and local authorities, together with civil society and…
EU refugee aid in Türkiye: EU auditors see lack of impact
Despite recent improvements, the EU’s multibillion-euro funding for refugees in Türkiye could have achieved greater value for money and shown…
Norway donates NOK70m to refugees and migrants
During the meeting, the foreign minister and Pope signed an agreement for NOK 30 million over two years for IOM's…
Norway providing NOK275m to UNRWA for Palestine refugees in the Near East
The allegations against the 12 UNRWA employees have already been referred to the UN’s Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).…
Stateless person of Palestinian origin: EU Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-563/22
In such a situation, evidence of such general living conditions suffices. Applicants cannot be required to demonstrate that those general…
UN: Karabakh emergency escalates, thousands still pouring into Armenia
Over 88,000 refugees from the Karabakh region have fled to Armenia in less than a week and humanitarian needs are…
Ukrainian refugees: EU member states agree to extend temporary protection
In order to provide certainty for more than 4 million Ukrainian refugees currently living in the EU, the Council agreed…
Finland joins EU Ministers to discuss extending protection for Ukrainian refugees
EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 28 September for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs…
EU Solidarity with Ukraine: EU Commission proposes to extend temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression
The European Commission is proposing today to further extend the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia's aggression against Ukraine from 4…
Netherlands: Additional reception places required for refugees from Ukraine
Some 97,000 municipal reception places will be required for refugees from Ukraine as of 1 February 2024. This signifies an…
Finland: Changes to temporary protection for third-country nationals who have fled Ukraine
At its meeting on 7 September, the Government decided that Finland would no longer grant temporary protection and new residence…
Syria and the region: International community mobilises €5.6bn during the 7th Brussels Conference
The funding pledged today will support people inside Syria and the neighbouring countries hosting Syrian refugees.
EU Court of Justice: Judgment in Case C-1/23 PPU | Afrin
Luxembourg, 18 April 2023 PRESS RELEASE No 60/23 Family reunification: European Union law precludes national...
OECD: Foreign aid surges due to spending caused by Russia’s war
Paris, 12 April 2023 Foreign aid from official donors in 2022 rose to an all-time...
Burundi: EU allocates €9m to refugee crisis
Brussels, 3 April 2023 The EU has allocated €9 million to assist Burundian refugees in...
EU, AU and UN push for urgent action to address the pressing needs of migrants and refugees in Libya
Brussels, 21 March 2023 On 20 March, 2023, the EU–AU–UN Tripartite Taskforce on the Situation...
Finland: Ukrainians don’t need to apply for residence permit extension separately
Helsinki, 29 December 2022 A temporary amendment to the Aliens Act will ensure the validity...
Asylum and migration: Deal reached on new EU resettlement framework
Brussels, 15 December 2022 On Thursday, negotiators from the European Parliament and of the Czech...
Türkiye: EU adopts new programmes to support refugees and border management
Brussels, 12 December 2022 The European Commission has adopted today a €220 million package to...
High-level Forum on legal pathways to protection
Brussels, 29 November 2022 Today Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson will host the second High-level Forum...
EU Commission will provide €100m to Member States in context of Solidarity with Ukraine
Brussels, 31 October 2022 On Friday, the Commission made available a further €100 million to...
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Main results: Justice and Home Affairs Council, 13-14 October 2022
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Informal EPSCO Council: Focus on refugees from Ukraine
Brussels, 13 October 2022 On October 13 2022, representatives of the member states responsible for...
Talent Pool: EU Commission offers job support to people fleeing Russia’s war
Brussels, 10 October 2022 The Commission announced a series of measures to continue supporting those...
UNHCR: Ukraine refugees are eager to work but need greater support
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UN Security Council: Federal Council adopts Swiss priorities
Bern, 31 August 2022 At its meeting on 31 August 2022, the Federal Council was...
Humanitarian aid: EU supports people in need in Uganda
Brussels, 12 August 2022 The EU has allocated an additional €4 million to Uganda, to...
Palestine: EU announces €261 million in support of UNRWA’s operations
Brussels, 9 August 2022 The European Union confirmed today its role as a long-standing, predictable...
Involvement of Frontex in refugee pushbacks – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 2 August 2022 See question(s) : E-001639/2022 EN E-001639/2022 Answer given by Ms Johansson on...
Russian aggression: Over €125m support for Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland
Brussels, 22 July 2022 Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland will receive an additional €125 million funds...
Moldova: Development MEPs assess refugee situation
Brussels, 17 June 2022 A delegation of Development Committee MEPs, who made a three-day visit...
Turkey: EU Commission provides additional €50m to vulnerable refugees
Brussels, 14 June 2022 Today, the European Commission announces €50 million to support vulnerable refugees...
Refugees: EU Council endorses exchange rules for Ukrainian Hryvnia banknotes
Brussels, 13 April 2022 The EU Council agrees on a recommendation for the exchange of...
Stand Up For Ukraine: € 9.1bn euros pledged for internally displaced and refugees
Warsaw, 9 April 2022 The “Stand Up for Ukraine” global pledging event and campaign has...
Ukrainian refugees: Member States to get easier access to cohesion funding
Brussels, 1 April 2022 To further support Member States welcoming and accommodating refugees fleeing the...
Warsaw hosts “Stand Up For Ukraine” event for refugees and displaced people
Brussels, 30 March 2022 In recognition of Poland’s essential role in supporting refugees fleeing the...
Refugees from Ukraine: EU Council approves 10-point plan on stronger coordination
Brussels, 28 March 2022 In its conclusions of 24-25 March, the European Council called on...
S&D Group: All refugees deserve the same dignity, respect and welcome
Brussels, 28 March 2022 As Home Affairs Ministers meet for an extraordinary Council meeting today,...
Update on EU support to help Member States meet the needs of refugees
Brussels, 23 March 2022 Today, the European Commission outlines the actions being taken to support Member States...
ECDC issues COVID-19 prevention guidance for refugee centres
Stockholm, 18 March 2022 COVID-19 testing, vaccination and implementation of protective measures recommended for reception...
Uchodźcy z Ukrainy: Komisja UE publikuje wytyczne w sprawie tymczasowej ochrony
Bruksela, 18 marca 2022 Uchodźcy z Ukrainy: wytyczne wspierające państwa członkowskie w stosowaniu dyrektywy w...
Ukraine: EU Council approves swift release of cohesion resources to help refugees
Brussels, 16 March 2022 The Council today endorsed a legislative proposal that will mobilise cohesion...
MEPs to quiz Commissioner Johansson on reception of refugees from Ukraine
On Wednesday, the Civil Liberties Committee will discuss with Commissioner Ylva Johansson on the practical...
We must do our utmost to help those fleeing Ukraine, says S&D leader Iratxe García
Published: 03/03/2022 Today a delegation of Socialists and Democrats led by its president, Iratxe García,...
EU Commission: New EU asylum agency EUAA starts operations
Brussels, 19 January 2022 Today, the new European Union Agency for Asylum starts work with its reinforced...
Border emergency: S&D Group condemns EU Commission proposal to suspend asylum rules
The S&D Group today condemns the Commission’s proposal to allow the suspension of EU asylum...
EU allocates €700,000 to help refugees stranded at the border of Belarus
Responding immediately to an appeal, the European Commission has allocated €200,000 in humanitarian funding to...