Here you can find our monthly Update on the situation in Italy "Scirocco - News in Brief" and further information on the situation of refugees and migrants in Italy.
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Modern border control no longer takes place at the barrier. Externalisation of the EU's external borders means outsourcing control via pushbacks, pullbacks and visa refusals, and is always associated with the use of force and a lot of money for the respective governments.In future, even asylum applications will be processed in closed centres. Here are our articles on restrictions on freedom of movement and border fortifications.
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borderline-europe is involved in two very different MONITORING projects:
borderline-europe started in March 2019 to put together information about the situation in the Central Mediterranean Sea for internal research reasons. In 2021 we decided to publish parts of the data via Social Media and on our website.
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In the course of the collective attempt to shut down its borders, the EU uses numerous means of deterrence to prevent people from seeking safety in Europe. The criminalisation of people on the move and those who are in solidarity with them has been a widespread strategy for years. In Italy, too, people are prosecuted under the charge of "aiding and abetting unauthorised entry".
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The debate on migration is becoming increasingly polarised and politically instrumentalised. In a new series, borderline-europe is questioning widespread myths such as the supposed overburdening of the economy or the alleged increase in crime caused by migrants. Through evidence-based analyses and data-driven discussions, a differentiated, realistic understanding of migration is promoted and an informed dialogue is initiated, beyond misconceptions and stereotypes.
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ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen promotes a peaceful and enriching coexistence between people and cultures worldwide. ifa supports artistic and cultural exchange in exhibition, dialogue and conference programmes, and it acts as a centre of excellence for international cultural relations. read more
Pro Asyl is a human rights organisation based in Frankfurt am Main that campaigns for the protection and rights of people seeking asylum in Germany and Europe. read more
Scirocco [ʃiˈrɔkko-Scirocco] is a southeasterly, hot strong wind that carries dust and sand across the Mediterranean Sea to Sicily and the north of Italy for often only a few hours. This short info is published since March 2021, currently every month.
The current issue of Scirocco deals with the tightening of EU repatriation regulations for migrants, the uncertain future of the Italy-Albania deal, the legal success in the Diciotti case as well as protests and the precarious conditions of refugees in Italy. English version will follow soon.
Language(s): Deutsch / German
Der Artikel befasst sich mit der zunehmenden Machtkonzentration in der italienischen Regierung, die ernsthafte Bedenken für Demokratie, Menschenrechte und internationales Recht aufwirft. Es wird der Ansatz der Regierung in den Bereichen Migration und Justiz analysiert. Der Artikel greift auch die Trennung der Richterlaufbahnen auf, eine technische Reform, die die Unabhängigkeit der Justiz zu untergraben droht und eine Machtkonzentration in den Händen der Regierung ermöglicht.
Language(s): Deutsch / German
The brochure ‘Streiflicht Italien #3 (only in German) - Kosmos Palermo’ sheds light on the realities of life for migrant women in Palermo, a city that is a first point of arrival and residence in Italy for many migrants. It analyses the effects of Italian migration policy under the Meloni government, describes the challenges faced by migrant women - from criminalisation and psychological stress to language barriers and precarious working conditions - and presents solidarity networks and organisations that offer support. The aim of the brochure is to draw attention to grievances and show prospects for a dignified life in Palermo.
Language(s): Deutsch / German
