Silence is not enough: Green proposals for a European migration and asylum strategy

To avoid further catastrophes and deaths in the Mediterranean we need a radical shift in the priorities of EU asylum policies.  Increasing the budget of the "Triton" operation of the EU border surveillance agency FRONTEX and doing another minute of silence is not enough! 

The EU needs to effectively address the root causes of the crisis in the Mediterranean, not just...

Beyond Dublin - Alternatives to the Dublin System

The Dublin system is coming under increasing pressure. It sets out the criteria for deciding which European Member State has responsibility for dealing with an asylum application. The Dublin system has been widely criticised because it is unfair to both asylum seekers and Member States and because it is increasingly malfunctioning. 

Various ideas on how the Dublin...

Disappointing EU Agenda on Migration

Background paper of the EU Commission 

Ska Keller is disappointed by the new background paper of the European Commission on a European agenda on migration: "There is nothing new in this paper. The European Commission is still focusing on "fighting irregular migration" and strengthening border control. This will lead to further sealing off the borders for people in need...

Skas speech on Security Structure

We need a security strategy, because a lot of people are feeling insecure in Europe, be they migrants, be they Muslims who are currently under threat in Germany and elsewhere. But Europe must be a place of security, safety and liberty!

Watch Skas Video here!

FRONTEX Mediterranean mission: Replacing Mare Nostrum rescue operation a death sentence for refugees

On 1 November, a new Frontex mission called Triton starts in the Mediterranean, replacing the earlier Mare Nostrum mission, which focused on saving lives at sea in the aftermath of the Lampedusa disaster last year. The Greens have expressed concern that stopping Mare Nostrum will lead to more deaths in the Mediterranean. The focus of the new Triton mission is...

Mos Maiorum targets the wrong people

The massive EU-wide police action against irregular migration, "Mos Maiorum", is targeting the wrong people, says Ska. Watch her statement in the summary of EuroparlTV of this week's plenary session of the European Parliament:

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The Mare Nostrum refugee rescue mission must be continued – “Frontex Plus” is no substitute

Download the Briefing here

2014 threatens to be one of the most deadly years for refugees. Since the beginning of the year, more than 3,000 people seeking protection have died in the Mediterranean. In spite of this, the “Mare Nostrum” rescue mission, set up by Italy after the refugee disaster off Lampedusa, will not be continued. Instead, it is planned to deploy the EU...

EU-wide "Mos Maiorum" police operation

Migration is not a crime

Today sees the start of the EU wide "Mos Maiorum" police operation. This operation, carried out by EU member states, is directed against irregular migrants. It will also target traffickers and smugglers of human beings and their agents. The operation will run until 26 October. For the first time, the scope of this operation will include both the...