Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system 1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK 2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc 3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today

good morning specifically to the FBI agent who introduced Mamdani’s dad to Marx

The EU promised Egypt €7.4 billion in exchange for human rights improvements. Sadly, we see no change so far. Don't roll out the red carpet for Al-Sisi, but demand change during Wednesday's summit: No human rights improvements, no EU money. That's our message to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 👇

Legally, the EU Treaties explicitly prevent such a shutdown - the existing budget continues to apply until a new budget is agreed

Here's the argument that bans on Pride marches fall within the scope of EU law (and are in breach of EU law), by Attila Szabó - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/buda...

Funding for the serial human rights abusing Libyan Coast Guard might be one of the worst things the EU does that Europeans are largely ignorant about. Many of us like to stay ignorant about it of course.

The wisest words in society are “I don’t know” and we need to really emphasize that. If someone you respect says “you know what, I don’t know but let me help you figure this out or help you find someone who may know,” you’ve found yourself a winner. That’s true wisdom.

Love her or hate her (I freaking love Taylor Swift), but this woman is so self-aware of everything, its kind of inspirational

#ilmanifesto #Albania

- more like 'raised the threshold to fast-track decisions on asylum applications on certain grounds' - the judgment recognises the law will change in the near future, so Meloni is grandstanding here - judicial review is a core part of the rule of law in a democratic society - cry harder

1/🧵What did the EU Court of Justice actually say about "safe countries of origin"? And what does it mean for the 🇮🇹🇦🇱 Italy-Albania migration deal? Let’s break it down: thread 👇

CJEU, asylum law II New judgment: Member States cannot currently designate asylum-seekers' countries of origin as 'safe' unless that applies to everyone - but EU law will change in near future - judgment complicates application of Italy/Albania deal for now - curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...

”Why the EU plan for the return of irregular migrants is only half an answer” My op-ed in @euobserver.com today.

The Commission's new #EUbudget ("multiannual financial framework", MFF) proposal has drawn a lot of criticism - some more, some less warranted. A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:

Very positive to see rising interest in EU legal remedies for accountability when the Union clearly fails to uphold its values. But concerned that actions seemingly misaligned with the aim of Art. 265 TFEU and likely unsuccessful may divert focus from more effective strategies for the broader cause.

"The Greek ban on people arriving from North Africa from claiming #asylum is a policy as illegal and failed as its 2020 iteration for refugees arriving from Turkey." Minos Mouzourakis, lawyer at RSA @jacobinmag.bsky.social ✍️@moiralavelle.bsky.social @vedatyeler.com jacobin.com/2025/07/gree...

In a new policy brief for @delorsberlin.bsky.social, @judithkohlenberger.bsky.social, @pzlotnik.bsky.social, @llaube.bsky.social, @dansaracino.bsky.social and I look into how the EU has been dealing with what it calls "instrumentalised" migration. 🧵 (1/3) www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...

Minos Mouzourakis, lawyer at RSA, spoke on Friday on BBC World Service Newsday about the suspension of #asylum processing for #refugees arriving by boat from North Africa. #Crete #Greece The decision is blatantly unlawful and violates international & humanitarian law. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Suspending the right to asylum and cutting food rations is not "getting tough" but a blatant breach of EU law. The @ec.europa.eu should of course intervene, but @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will not bother an ally with infringement proceedings. www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2025/07/10/g...

"Evacuating the entire population? Call it ethnic cleansing, call it transfer, call it deportation, it’s a war crime.” Originally published in @haaretzcom.bsky.social www.justsecurity.org/116459/israe...

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Good news that they were rescued but people who want to seek asylum are not ”illegal migrants”.

CJEU, asylum law Judgment on the Italy/Albania deal and issues of "safe countries of origin" due on August 1st Earlier analysis of the Advocate-General's opinion - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/betw...

The 8th issue of the #ExternalisationBulletin is out now 🚨 This edition covers: • Stronger migration role for EU security missions • New push to label categories of countries as “safe” • States want more money for migration control in new EU budget Find the full issue here: buff.ly/ub3A6Ge

Italy's attempt to offshore asylum processing to Albania has made its way to the ECJ with a preliminary reference by the Italian Court of Cassation. ANDREINA DE LEO examines the fictions and future of Italy's model of externalization. verfassungsblog.de/managing-mig...

On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we want to emphasise: 🔊 Torture is still a grim reality for many people seeking refuge in Europe. 🔊 The EU continues to lack the political will to address how its asylum and migration policies affect people on the move.

🌍 Very honored to be speaking at the @europarl.europa.eu HumanRights (DROI) Subcommittee hearing on 25 June, on “The Human Rights dimension of the EU Memoranda of Understanding in its Southern Neighbourhood.” 👇 📅 Event info: lnkd.in/dq2P9HZE)

🔴We stand with @sea-eye.org and the SEA-EYE 5 crew, who have been detained by Italian authorities in Sicily after rescuing 65 people. It's time for Italian authorities to cease systematically attempting to drive humanitarian rescue vessels out of the Mediterranean.

While one should be cautious to draw overly general conclusions on the future of the Court’s jurisprudence on migration from this single case (cf the post-Bankovic boom in progressive jurisdiction case law); it might be time for a wider and less Strasburg-centric reorientation

Today's Advocate General's opinion on liability of Frontex for participation in illegal return operations: rejects the argument that Greece is solely responsible; also rejects the argument that the Syrian migrants broke the causal link of responsibility

Recent European Court of Human Rights decision on return of a migrant from Italy to Tunisia - inadmissible (due to non-exhaustion of domestic remedies) but court mentions EU law issues - johan-callewaert.eu/domestic-cou...

”In a society governed by the rule of law, no judiciary should face political pressure. Institutions that protect fundamental rights cannot bend to political cycles.” Secretary General of the Council of Europe statement on letter from 9 European countries. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

If sending asylum seekers to countries they have never been to, and have no connection with, is „respecting the EU’s values“, then I‘m really not sure what these values are anymore. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

I remember Ylva Johansson saying that the Migration Pact would not lead to Rwanda-style plans (as reported by @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social below). Well, it's a different Commission now and the far right (and those who move in their direction) are making their mark. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Want to join me & my @erc.europa.eu team @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social as an #MSCA postdoctoral fellow? Check out the new call: europa.eu/!fBTMgF (d/l 10 Sep.), our webinar w/tips for applicants www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jPZ... & feel free to reach out w/ideas!

Our Intertwining #criminal justice & #migration control book v/N. Vavoula & V. Mitsilegas out in Aug! www.routledge.com/Intertwining.... Check out @ssrn.bsky.social papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... @profjacob.bsky.social @stevepeers.bsky.social @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social @majagrundler.bsky.social

EU General Court NYT and NYT journalist @matinastevis.bsky.social win case against EU Commission re von der Leyen text messages with Pfizer CEO - rebuts claim that text messages don't exist; Commission fails to explain why they can't be found and shouldn't be saved curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...

Brexit promised to “take back control of our borders” But it also created huge labour shortages So, govt issued huge numbers of visas to fill the gaps. It ended reciprocal asylum arrangements with the EU So, crossings went up. Govt response? “Take back control of our borders” Such a ruinous deceit.

🔊Another reminder: Restrictive policies don’t prevent people from moving. Instead, they empower smuggling networks, pushing people to seek out new routes, often more dangerous and expensive.

As a researcher, following the Ursula von der Leyen presidency demonstrates its attitude towards participatory democracy has been a journey from disbelief to frustration, and then to worry and anger, warns professor Päivi Leino-Sandberg.

(Not so) controversial opinion: immigration is good actually.

NEW: @nbcnews.com confirmed last night that the Trump admin almost sent a dozen men from Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, and Mexico to Libya, a country described as a “hellscape” for migrants where some have been SOLD INTO SLAVERY and many have been subjected to extraordinary horrors.

The EU Commission has proposed the early application of parts of the EU 'asylum pact' - and an EU-wide list of 'safe countries of origin'. My analysis of the proposal: eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/jump...

CJEU, new cases, rule of law Judges' association challenging EU funding decision re Poland on grounds of judicial independence appeals EU General Court ruling that their case is inadmissible eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...

CJEU, asylum law New judgment: courts hearing appeals against a refusal of an asylum application must have the power to order medical assessments re an asylum seeker saying they have been tortured et al to judge if their argument is well-founded - curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...

The European Commission claims that the new Returns Regulation is informed by EU-funded research. European researchers do not quite agree. Read the full joint statement from EU-funded projects on irregular migration FAiR, GAPs, MORE and MIrreM: irregularmigration.eu/wp-content/u...

The European Commission recently published its proposal for a reform of the Return Directive. JONAS BORNEMANN argues that the proposed changes will improve efficiency, but at the costly expense of individual rights. verfassungsblog.de/eu-return-di...

Poland is moving ahead with a controversial new law to suspend access to asylum for new arrivals crossing into the country through Belarus after accusing Moscow of weaponizing migration flows to upend security in the region.

From the von der Leyen letter to the EU summit - planned proposal to bring forward changes to "safe country of origin" rules (to help Italy apply its asylum deal with Albania), proposal soon on common EU list on "safe countries of origin", discussion on weakening "safe third country" guarantees