irregular migrants

Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Migrant or Asylum Seeker: Is the distinction still relevant?

Regarding the pre-screening phase of the new EU pact on migration and asylum: does this new initiative limit the scope of international protection? Is it truly beneficial for migrants or is it designed to reduce the responsibility of migrant receiving countries?

„Wir sind gekommen, um zu bleiben!“

Under which circumstances can an irregular migrant successfully rely on the right to respect for private life to obtain lawful residence in a host state?

Public Law

Sharing responsibility in times of crisis: Challenges at Europe's external borders

In the wake of the biggest refugee crisis since World War II, the dysfunctionality of European immigration & asylum policy is more evident than ever. Europe’s responses jeopardise its cherished border-free area & its self-image as a beacon of civilisation.