PRESS RELEASE – Strasbourg, 12 June 2013 The European Parliament today voted on legislation revising how the EURODAC database of asylum applicants’ and refugees’ fingerprints is managed. The vote took place as part of the adoption of the asylum package of legislation (1). The new EURODAC legislation includes controversial provisions…

Brussels – 30 May 2013 – The European Parliament and Council yesterday reached agreement on legislation to set up the European Border Surveillance System (EUROSUR). The Greens have criticised the proposed system and expressed regret at the agreement, with migration policy spokesperson Ska Keller stating: “Today’s deal will set up a system aimed…

Brussles – 04|24 2013 – The European Parliament’s civil liberties committee today endorsed a legislative agreement on the EURODAC database of asylum applicants’ and refugees’ fingerprints (1), which includes controversial proposals to allow law enforcement authorities access to the database. Commenting after the vote, Green migration and civil liberties spokesperson Ska Keller (MEP,…

The EU is spending a substantial amount of money on the Greek Asylum System. But a recent report shows that despite this support, progress is lacking and the situation of migrants in Greece continues to be unbearable.