EU asylum policy

EU lists Bangladesh among 7 'safe' countries, tightening asylum rules

The move, criticised by rights groups, is set to allow EU governments to process asylum applications filed from citizens of those countries more quickly

German politician stabbed in the neck

A leading candidate in Cologne's mayoral race has been stabbed in what officials are saying is a politically motivated attack.

THE WORLD IN WORDS / Rebuilding the asylum system

The European Union needs to accept responsibility for the lack of a common asylum policy, which has transformed this year's growing influx of refugees from a manageable problem into yet another political crisis.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

EU lists Bangladesh among 7 'safe' countries, tightening asylum rules

The move, criticised by rights groups, is set to allow EU governments to process asylum applications filed from citizens of those countries more quickly

October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015

German politician stabbed in the neck

A leading candidate in Cologne's mayoral race has been stabbed in what officials are saying is a politically motivated attack.

October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015

Rebuilding the asylum system

The European Union needs to accept responsibility for the lack of a common asylum policy, which has transformed this year's growing influx of refugees from a manageable problem into yet another political crisis.