15/12/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
On the occasion of International Migrants Day, the committee calls for a review of European policy on migration and asylum, with emphasis on solidarity ,the protection of human rights and control of external borders.
15/12/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
The committee is convinced that “only a common European response” can address the present migratory and refugee crisis. It is necessary to address the immediate humanitarian emergency without further delay.
15/12/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
The flow of environmental migrants will reach 150 even 200 million, by 2050, the Committee on Migrations warned today. But there is no agreement on the terminology used to describe victims of forced migration.
15/12/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
International co-operation and intelligence sharing are essential if the activities of organised criminal groups related to migration are to be combated effectively, according to the Migration Committee.
04/12/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
The Committee on Migration will hold a conference on the theme “A comprehensive humanitarian and political response to the migration and refugee crisis in Europe” in Paris on 16 December 2015.
27/11/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
“The problem of captured people during the conflict in Ukraine cannot be solved without a ceasefire, which unfortunately is continuing to be violated by the separatists,” said Nellija Kleinberga, ending a three-day visit to Ukraine.
23/11/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Nellija Kleinberga will conduct a fact-finding visit to Kyiv and Severodonetsk from 24 to 26 November, in view to prepare her report on “The humanitarian concerns with regard to captured people during the conflict in Ukraine”.
16/11/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Tineke Strik has expressed her appreciation for the efforts of state authorities, international organisations and NGOs in providing basic protection to the unprecedented numbers of people crossing the Western Balkans.
06/11/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Tineke Strik is to see at first hand the situation of refugees and migrants crossing Europe during a three-day visit taking in three national frontiers and countries (“the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”, Serbia and Slovenia).
28/10/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
“We have seen at first hand the dreadful situation of the many refugees arriving in Kos, which will only get worse as winter approaches and the weather deteriorates”, said Doris Fiala who chaired the delegation which visited Kos.
22/10/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
A five-member delegation headed by Doris Fiala, is to visit reception facilities for refugees and migrants on the Greek island of Kos from 24 to 25 October. It will speak with recently arrived refugees and migrants.
11/09/2015 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Michele Nicoletti and Tineke Strik welcomed the latest proposals to reform EU asylum policy, whilst calling on Monday’s meeting of the EU justice and home affairs council to prioritise protection of migrants' human rights.