How the EU is increasingly neglecting human rights in its approach to migration

Thursday, Oct 17, 2024

Der Standard

EU migration policy is hardening due to right-wing gains, shifting even moderate parties toward stricter measures.

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There is a perceived turning point regarding asylum and migration in Europe, driven by electoral gains for right-wing parties, leading to an increased emphasis on stricter measures both within and outside the European Union. While hardline demands from far-right groups are common, center-left parties are also adopting this tougher stance, notably with the German coalition government’s shift towards harsher policies.

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