The article outlines the structure of social assistance in Switzerland, detailing the basic needs financial support provided by the state. It highlights disparities in support for different demographics, such as asylum seekers receiving significantly less than elderly individuals. The importance…
Minister for Asylum and Migration, Faber, will not compel municipalities to meet asylum seeker housing requirements under the new distribution law, allowing an additional six months to secure remaining placements. Nearly 90,000 spots are close to being confirmed, with an…
The Italian Supreme Court has ruled that ordinary judges play a crucial role in assessing asylum seekers’ fundamental rights, particularly regarding the designation of safe countries. While judges cannot annul government decrees as a whole, they possess the authority to…
A Dutch court ruled that Minister for Asylum and Migration, Faber, must continue to provide shelter to 22 rejected asylum seekers in Rotterdam beyond January 1. The ruling prioritized the welfare of vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness over the…
Germany’s migration landscape is shifting, requiring qualified immigrants while aiming to reduce asylum seekers. In 2023, one of the largest groups were EU citizens, with significant numbers of refugees from Ukraine, Syria, and Afghanistan. Experts emphasize the importance of personal…
Veldzicht is a specialized clinic focused on severe psychiatric issues among individuals with a migration background. Currently, it accommodates 35 asylum seekers suffering from serious mental health problems, who are often disruptive in regular shelters. Veldzicht is the only facility…
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has stated that the number of ‘dangerous’ illegal boat crossings in the Channel is too high, although she did not provide a timeline for decreasing the figures. Since Labour took power, over 20,000 individuals have arrived…
The UK Labour government grapples with the surge in small boat crossings and the complex dilemma of illegal immigration. While Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his cabinet acknowledge the necessity to halt people smuggling, Labour has shifted strategies, abandoning controversial…
The Swiss People’s Party (SVP) in Zug is pushing for asylum seekers and refugees to receive assistance through debit cards instead of cash. The Zug government supports this proposal but notes that social welfare recipients may also need to transition…
In the wake of the ousting of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, EU nations are debating the future of Syrian refugees, with mixed responses from member countries. The EU warns against rushing into discussions about deportations. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasizes…
Levi Fishlock has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a violent attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in South Yorkshire. The incident, which occurred during a riot on August 4, involved Fishlock smashing windows…
Asylum seekers in the UK are expressing deep anxiety and uncertainty following the Home Office’s decision to pause claims for those who have been waiting over a year. Hussam Kassas, who fled Syria in 2016 due to persecution from the…
