Germany: Irregular migration drops due to new border checks DW 11/25/2023
The introduction of border checks at Germany's border with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland has led to a significant drop in illegal migration.
There were fewer than 300 unauthorized border entries per day since October 16, compared to around 700 per day before the controls were introduced.
The Polish border saw a 56% drop in attempts to enter the country illegally. [ more ]
Germany: Illegal migration drops due to new border checks DW 11/25/2023
The introduction of border checks at Germany's border with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland has led to a significant drop in illegal migration.
There were fewer than 300 unauthorized border entries per day since October 16, compared to around 700 per day before the controls were introduced.
The Polish border saw a 56% drop in attempts to enter the country illegally. [ more ]
Germany has detained 700 people smugglers minister DW 04/13/2024
Germany's success in tackling illegal migration: 708 smugglers detained, 17,600 unauthorized entries prevented, and 19.2% decrease in asylum applications compared to last year. [ more ]
Passage of Rwanda deportation bill could be delayed until after Easter
The passage of the government's Rwanda deportation bill might be delayed until after Easter, risking backlash from Conservative MPs.
The government's legislative timetable suggests the bill may not become law until mid-April, resulting in a delay in implementing the deportation policy. [ more ]
The UK Government Will Pay Influencers to Tell Migrants Not to Come
The Home Office is planning to use TikTok influencers to discourage illegal migration to the UK through a 1 million advertising campaign.
The campaign will focus on countries that account for a significant proportion of illegal migration to the UK, including Albania, Iraq, Egypt, and Vietnam. [ more ]