This is not how one treats children

The new assistance offered by the Dutch government to asylum seeking children is another example of Dutch thriftiness and clearly lacks respect for the rights and interests of the child

Peter Rodrigues and Ton Liefaard • November 02, 2020

Offshore Processing on Manus Island: a Site of Geo-Political Manoeuvring

Manus Island detention facility has closed, but the situation of many refugees and asylum seekers in Papua New-Guinea remains uncertain. This blog highlights the geo-political manoeuvring that adds to the uncertainty of those seeking protection.

Patrick van Berlo • December 06, 2017

Trust in the Future: The New Dutch Government’s Plans with regard to Immigration

On 10 October 2017, the new Dutch government agreement was presented and is titled: Trust in the Future. The most important policy aims with regard to migration will be highlighted.

Peter Rodrigues and Anne Aagten • October 13, 2017 • 1 comment

Welcome refugees, adieu solidarité

Hungary and Slovakia suffered a blow in their attempts to escape the refugee relocation scheme, when the European Court of Justice rejected their claims. However, solidarity did not play a role in that decision.

Nathan de Arriba-Sellier • September 26, 2017 • 1 comment

Reflections from Lebanon: Illegal Status, Syrian Refugee Children and Roles of NGOs

Increasing numbers of displaced Syrians are becoming illegal in Lebanon. The blog will describe the negative consequences of the lack of legal status on children’s rights in practice, that have been observed through the author’s experiences on the ground.

Chiaki Takenouchi • August 11, 2017 • 1 comment

Greece creates new Asylum Committees after decisions blocking returns under the EU-Turkey deal

Greek asylum law has been amended to modify the composition of the Asylum Appeals Committees following 70 decisions that overturned the presumption of Turkey as a safe third country.

Mariana Gkliati • August 05, 2016 • 1 comment

The Commission proposal on the recast of the Dublin Regulation: A backward step?

The European Commission is proposing to once again make it possible to transfer asylum seeking children to another Member State for the processing of the asylum claim. Is this in the best interests of children?

Mark Klaassen • June 24, 2016

The Future of EU Asylum Law

With the ink of the latest recasts barely dry, the Commission is already pushing for new reforms of EU asylum law. The goal: a unified European asylum policy.

Mark Klaassen • April 22, 2016

EU-Turkey deal: good on paper, bad in practice

The goals of the agreement between the EU and Turkey on asylum seekers are fine, the text of the deal is in accordance with the law, but its application is currently not in accordance with human rights standards.

Peter Rodrigues • April 12, 2016

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