Greece, Lesvos: The writing was on the wall :. A compilation of key articles and documents setting out the history of the migrant crisis in Lesvos, Greece which is not new - it dates from at least They show the development of reception centres, detention centres and "open camps" and the deadly role of the Greek Coastguards which continues this summer.
Examines the history of the Pagani detention centre and see p on the activities of the Coast Guard. Mytilini, Lesvos, Greece 11th May pdf. Also Search for " Lesvos " in the Statewatch database. Multicolumn document giving the Commission proposal and the positions of the European Parliament and the Council plus "Compromise" position.
Includes 40 Member State positions. Dutch plan tougher asylum policy as migrants flock to Europe Reuters, link : "Failed asylum seekers would be limited to "a few weeks'" shelter after being turned down, if they do not agree to return home. They would then either be deported or sent away to fend for themselves.
From November, the centre-right coalition of Prime Minister Mark Rutte, which competes for votes with the popular, anti-immigration party of Geert Wilders, wants to close 30 regional "bed, bath and bread" shelters where asylum seekers have been able till now to get help on the basis of need. Under the plan, six national centres applying the stricter guidelines would provide only to people who agree to leave. Train with migrants allowed into Austria after lengthy border checks Rueters, link with video.
Germans unite against xenophobia euractiv, link : "After the recent spate of violence against asylum seekers, a wave of solidarity with refugees has swept through Germany. In many cities around the country, people have taken part in demonstrations and protests against hate speech.
