Vienna Migration Conference: Europe's tough stance on asylum – reality versus appearance

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025

Der Standard

Vienna Migration Conference discusses asylum and migration trends, noting increased deportations to Afghanistan and Syria.

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The annual Vienna Migration Conference hosted by the International Centre for Migration Policy (ICMPD) is taking place at Palais Niederösterreich, addressing the highly current issues of asylum and migration despite declining numbers. A key objective discussed is increasing deportations to Afghanistan and Syria, as evidenced by a recent flight on July 18, 2025, returning Afghans from Germany to their home country.

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