Morocco, the EU, and the migration dilemma
Greater numbers of migrants arriving in Spain from Morocco has put both states under pressure, but the partnership could set a good strategy on migration
Migration
Europe’s migration lessons for Japan
Japan's workforce is ageing fast and lawmakers are working to reform the country's immigration laws – what lessons can Europe teach Japan?
More for less? Europe’s new wave of ‘migration deals’
North African governments may feel they have the EU over a barrel on migration flows. But Europe must set tough conditions on any new aid it gives to them
Back to Frontex: Europe’s misguided migration policy
This month's proposal for strengthening Frontex shows the EU is privileging the protection of state borders over the protection of people's lives
Mr Salvini goes to Tripoli
The EU migration policy is in decay, partly due to counterproductive tactics from within the Union
Destination unknown: The EU’s many-faceted migration fears
As our new Security Scorecard shows, Europeans have diverging perceptions of security challenges facing them – however, all but one EU governments see uncontrolled migration as a national security threat
The League of Leagues: Pan-European cooperation against the EU
Matteo Salvini has launched the “League of Leagues” – an alliance of nationalist parties across the continent. And he brings friends.
Spain’s new-found European destiny
Two views from our Council members on Spain’s new foreign policy direction under the new Socialist government
Migration dominates EU priorities through 2023
EU policy professionals prioritise EU-internal topics over traditional foreign policy according to latest results of ECFR’s EU28 Survey
The migration crisis is not just about Merkel
Take a look at the German party system – including the AfD’s role as largest opposition party – to understand the faultlines running under the chatter about Merkel