Migrant crisis
Latest news and information on migrant border crossings, journeys, and camps.
EU countries call for talks over migrant influx into Spanish enclave
A majority of EU countries called on Saturday for emergency talks on the sudden inflow of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.
Can an EU member state be kicked out of Schengen zone?
Several EU countries have caused a stir when they called to shut Spain out of the EU's visa-free Schengen travel zone after the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco was overwhelmed this week by thousands of migrant arrivals. Is that possible?
Can Germany turn back asylum seekers at Austria's border?
A plan by Germany to turn back more asylum seekers at the Austrian border has a sparked legal and political backlash, with Austria warning it may refuse to accept returns.
Austria to pause refugee family reunifications starting in May
Austria will pause refugee family reunifications from May, becoming the first EU country to do so. The ÖVP-led government cited integration challenges and system strain.
Austria suspends family reunification with immediate effect
Austria’s government has announced an immediate halt to family reunification for refugees, citing concerns about overstretched public services. Here's what the decision means and how it might affect those involved.
‘They don’t want us’: Syrians in Austria face uncertainty as policies tighten
Austria is revoking the refugee status of thousands of Syrians, leaving many uncertain about their future in the country.
How a change in the profile of asylum seekers is impacting Austria
The number of asylum applications has dropped in Austria, but changes in the profile of those arriving are creating new demands and new policies.
Syria teen rescued in Austria mountains as new smuggling routes used
Austrian mountain rescuers have saved a Syrian teen found injured and suffering from severe hypothermia, they said Tuesday, as new smuggling routes are being used to avoid stepped-up border controls in central Europe.
What's the reason behind the drop in Austrian asylum seeker claims?
Austria has seen a 49% decrease in asylum applications compared to this this time last year. But what's the reason for the fall?
Austria demands tougher EU borders to prevent 'migration crisis'
Eight EU nations including Austria called on Brussels to significantly toughen the bloc's borders to "prevent another large-scale migration crisis," according to a letter seen by AFP ahead of a key summit.
'A stupid prank'?: Why has Austria vetoed enlargement of Schengen area?
Austria voted against Bulgaria and Romania joining Europe's control-free travel zone, the Schengen area - although it did accept Croatia's entry. What are Vienna's arguments for rejecting the major expansion of the zone?