asylum

Migration “Action Days” - defending fundamental rights

The  Left is supporting a series of events organised by NGOs and activists in the framework of “action days” dedicated to denouncing the EU's deadly migration policy and its impact.

EU ministers seek to end the right to asylum

"This is a historical setback, a shameful betrayal of European history" - Cornelia Ernst MEP.

Afghanistan, where the world failed humanity 

Peace must prevail

On the tragic one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we reiterate our strong condemnation of this terrible war of aggression, in flagrant violation of international law.

European Council ready to eliminate the right to asylum in Europe

Unable and unwilling to tackle an unprecedented cost of living crisis, Europe’s right-wing is rounding on the easiest target of all time: people on the move. 

Deflect & distract - Europe’s scapegoating of migrants IS the crisis - An explainer

As Europe struggles to find its way out of a post-pandemic slump, grappling with a cost of living crisis and soaring energy bills, the EU Commission

End Fortress Europe!

We strongly oppose right-wing scaremongering and calls to build more walls and fences at EU borders.

Expect resistance - Left sounds alarm as Swedish far-right looms over EU presidency

The Left stands ready to hold these people to account.

25,000 violent pushbacks at EU borders documented in the ‘Black Book’

The Black Book of Pushbacks is mapping the systematic violence unfolding at Europe’s borders.

Out of sight, out of mind: the EU’s policy of externalising borders

The new Asylum and Migration Pact puts at its center increased cooperation with third countries to prevent people from reaching safety in the European Union, externalising bord

Search and rescue – Press conference with staff and crew from NGO boats operating in the Mediterranean

Left MEP Miguel Urban Crespo is hosting a press conference with representatives from SOS Mediterranée, MSF, Mission Lifeline, Sea-Watch and Open Arms.

Frontex discharge: historic vote in European Parliament a victory for human rights

The Parliament and all its members who take their democratic responsibility seriously can’t be accomplices in using taxpayers' money to finance violence and death.

The allegations are proven: Frontex impunity must end

OLAF report shows how the agency has been systematically involved in human rights violations and their cover-up at the EU borders.

Left MEPs denied access to Morocco

Left MEPs on a mission this week to shed light on the asylum-seeker deaths on 24 June at the Spanish-Moroccan border in Melilla, have been denied access by Moroccan authorities at the Nador border crossing point.

Melilla: Humane migration policy can prevent carnage at EU’s borders

Following the death of at least 37 people seeking international protection at the Spain-Morocco border on 24 June, the Left called for an urgent deba

The future EU must be social, ecological & democratic - COFOE

The Conference on the Future of Europe should have been an opportunity for citizens to debate the future they want for the EU. What was the outcome?

Greece must drop life sentence charges against Afghan asylum seekers

The Greek government must stop criminalising refugees, Left MEPs Clare Daly and Stelios Kouloglou said on the eve of the trial of two Afghan asylu

Equal rights for all refugees

"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights"

Our Call for PEACE to end the war in Ukraine

1- We condemn the war of Putin's regime against Ukraine, in flagrant violation of international

Left condemns Putin's war of aggression & calls for urgent cease-fire

It is with horror that the world is witnessing the suffering of people in Ukraine.