European leaders laud tougher migration policies but more people die on treacherous sea crossings
Politicians focus on human trafficking rather than the human tragedy of migrants crossing treacherous waters. Tougher policies are not deterring but encouraging dangerous journeys. [ more ]
MSC 2024: Migration, Russia challenge global security DW 02/12/2024
The world in 2024 will be characterized by a downward trend in world politics, marked by an increase in geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
Migration through war and climate change are now seen as more important threats to security than an aggressive Russia. [ more ]
What's behind Italy's Africa initiative? Gas, cynicism and an unspoken colonial past | Jamie Mackay
Giorgia Meloni, Italy's far-right prime minister, has changed her discourse, promising a mutually beneficial cooperation with Africa.
Italy has pledged more than €5.5 billion to fund initiatives in several African countries in exchange for help in stopping irregular boat crossings in the Mediterranean. [ more ]
German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers
Germany's parliament has approved legislation aimed at easing deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.
The new legislation increases the maximum length of pre-deportation custody and facilitates the deportation of individuals who are members of criminal organizations. [ more ]
User groups give SAP's 50% Rise incentive the thumbs up | Computer Weekly
The German SAP user group DSAG has welcomed SAP's incentive that offers businesses a 50% discount on moving to the Rise cloud platform.
SAP is responding to customer feedback by introducing a limited-time offer that reduces the cost of migration by up to 50% and shortens the time to value. [ more ]
Well-Architected Migration Lens for Streamlined Cloud Transition
AWS has launched the AWS Well-Architected Migration Lens, an extension of the Well-Architected Framework that provides best practices and implementation guidance for migration programs.
The Migration Lens includes well-architected migration design principles, migration phases, and well-architected pillars, as well as specific best practices for each phase. [ more ]
Labour demand government update MPs on plight of Afghan special forces
Labour has called on the British government to update MPs on the situation of Afghan special forces soldiers who fought with the British army and were abandoned by the government.
Around 400 soldiers from two specialist units will have their settlement applications reviewed, allowing them to bring their families to the UK if successful. [ more ]
Betrayal of Afghan special forces sniper left languishing in UK hotel without asylum
Former Afghan commandos who served with the British are being denied relocation to the UK, despite being paid and working alongside UK troops.
The abandonment of these Afghan commandos has driven some of them to migrate to the UK via dangerous routes, seeing it as their only option for safety. [ more ]
Italy's lower chamber of parliament approves deal with Albania to house migrants
Italy's lower chamber of parliament has approved a government deal with Albania to house migrants during the processing of their asylum requests.
Albania will shelter up to 36,000 migrants for a year in two centers while Italy fast-tracks their asylum requests.
Human rights groups have expressed concern that Italy is outsourcing its international obligations and depriving migrants of crucial human rights safeguards. [ more ]
Analysis | Germany's surging far right provokes a reckoning
The far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) is gaining support in Germany, with polling at 22 percent.
Anti-fascist demonstrators took to the streets in Germany to protest against AfD after an investigative report revealed AfD members discussing mass deportations. [ more ]
Hundreds of thousands protest against far-right in Germany
Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Germany to protest against the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
The protests were sparked by a report revealing discussions on migration policies including mass deportations at a meeting of German right-wing extremists.
The AfD denies that the migration plans are party policy. [ more ]
Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against deportation plans DW 01/19/2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns plans for mass deportation of migrants by right-wing extremists and AfD party members, comparing it to Nazi ideology.
Hundreds of thousands of people protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD party, with demonstrations across Germany. [ more ]
Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against deportation plans DW 01/19/2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns plans for mass deportation of migrants by right-wing extremists and AfD party members, comparing it to Nazi ideology.
Hundreds of thousands of people protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD party, with demonstrations across Germany. [ more ]
German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers
Germany's parliament has approved legislation aimed at easing deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.
The new legislation increases the maximum length of pre-deportation custody and facilitates the deportation of individuals who are members of criminal organizations. [ more ]
Blinken Holds Regional Talks on Migration in Latin America
The Biden administration is working with Latin American countries to enhance border enforcement and legal migration options, utilizing international partnerships to manage migrant flows and reduce numbers at the U.S. southern border. [ more ]
'The acceptable extreme': Italy's PM paves way for far right in EU elections
Meloni's rise to power in Italy as a far-right leader has caused concerns in the EU, but her support for Ukraine has gained her allies in Washington and Brussels. [ more ]
EU parliament agrees on stricter migration rules DW 04/10/2024
The European Parliament has passed a new Asylum and Migration Pact to manage migration and asylum impacts by accelerating application rejections and sharing processing burdens.
European leaders have described the overhaul as historic, with changes pending confirmation by member state ministers before coming into force in 2026. [ more ]
chicken-adorned airplane can fly you to petrit halilaj's exhibition at museo tamayo, mexico
Petrit Halilaj has inscribed a large-scale chicken drawing onto a Boeing 737 operated by Aeroméxico, accompanied by Albanian text.
The exhibition at Museo Tamayo titled Petrit Halilaj: RUNIK showcases an array of artworks, including sculptures, installations, and drawings that transform the museum's spaces into a fantastical world. [ more ]
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Singapore Art Week exhibitions explore connections between the city-state and the Global South
The 2024 edition of Singapore Art Week (SAW) will explore conversations and parallels between Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the Global South.
The exhibitions will delve into the modern history of Southeast Asia and Latin America, and explore African ties to Southeast Asia through interconnected narratives about identity, migration, and diaspora. [ more ]
sol calero builds gathering place inspired by latin american culture for venice art biennale
Sol Calero's large-scale installation at Venice Art Biennale is a vibrant gathering place, exploring Latin American cultural themes and engaging with issues of migration and identity. [ more ]
Spain and EU to sign migration deal with Mauritania as people-smuggling rises
There has been a surge in people-smuggling operations to the Canary Islands, with a dramatic increase in the number of people making the perilous journey.
The EU is seeking to strengthen ties with Mauritania, Tunisia, and Egypt to create strategic alliances in managing migration and creating legal routes for migrants. [ more ]
Migrant Crisis Complicates Democrats' Bid to Regain George Santos's Seat
A special House election in New York's swing district has turned into a statistical dead heat due to suburban discontent fueled by migration and border issues.
Republicans are using the issue of open borders to paint Democratic candidate Tom Suozzi as feckless and gain an advantage in the election. [ more ]
11 can't-miss concerts in the D.C. area this February
Globalization has had a positive impact on music by breaking down cultural barriers and connecting diaspora communities.
The podcast, radio series, and live show 'Movement' focuses on musicians whose identities are rooted in migration and cultural cross-pollination. [ more ]
Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against deportation plans DW 01/19/2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns plans for mass deportation of migrants by right-wing extremists and AfD party members, comparing it to Nazi ideology.
Hundreds of thousands of people protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD party, with demonstrations across Germany. [ more ]
German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers
Germany's parliament has approved legislation aimed at easing deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.
The new legislation increases the maximum length of pre-deportation custody and facilitates the deportation of individuals who are members of criminal organizations. [ more ]
German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers
The German parliament has approved legislation to ease deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.
The legislation increases the maximum length of pre-deportation custody and facilitates the deportation of people who are members of a criminal organization. [ more ]
Crises have split European voters into five tribes', survey suggests
Europe's voters are no longer divided into traditional left or right camps, but into five distinct tribes based on their concerns.
The major crises of the climate emergency, migration, global economic turmoil, war in Ukraine, and COVID-19 are likely to dominate elections in Europe this year. [ more ]