Series: The Root Causes of Migration Spain’s ongoing regularisation campaign is raising hopes among thousands of migrant workers employed in the country’s vast greenhouse industry. Many have spent years working without legal status, often enduring low wages, precarious housing, and limited access to basic services. By obtaining legal documentation, workers expect better pay, improved working conditions, and greater opportunities to participate fully in Spanish society. A mig

Series : The Root Causes of Migration At the Council of Europe’s annual meeting in Chișinău, Moldova, European ministers approved a new interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), aiming to give states more flexibility in managing migration and deportations. Although the declaration is not legally binding, it could strongly influence future court decisions regarding asylum, deportation, and family reunification policies across Europe. A picture showing

Series : The Root Causes of Migration In recent weeks, eastern Libya has seen a sharp rise in the discovery of migrant bodies, alongside an increase in departures along what is known as the “Tobruk route.” This trend highlights how migration flows toward Europe are increasingly shaped by shifting enforcement pressures and a growing, highly profitable smuggling economy. In an interview, researcher Tarek Lamloum argues that these deaths are not accidental but closely tied to a

Series : The Root Causes of Migration In Senegal, many families are struggling after relatives disappeared or died while trying to reach Europe by sea. In the coastal city of Mbour, migration is both common and taboo, which makes grief even more difficult for children and families left behind. Many do not know exactly what happened to their loved ones and receive very little information after the journeys end in tragedy. A Senegalese child looking at the sea (CC picture from

Series : The Root Causes of Migration In Germany, integration courses have long been a key step for asylum seekers and refugees trying to start a new life. These courses, typically including around 600 hours of German language instruction alongside a module on “living in Germany,” have helped structure the daily lives of many people in initial reception centers. They were especially important for those facing movement restrictions and, in most cases, a work ban of at least s

Series : The Root Causes of Migration As several countries, particularly in Europe, intensify the deportation of Afghan refugees, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is warning of the dangers of returning people to Afghanistan. The country remains in the grip of a severe humanitarian crisis, where large segments of the population are already suffering from hunger and a lack of essential services. A picture showing Afghan refugees (CC picture) The IRC has raised alarms

Series : The Root Causes of Migration For years, Morocco has mainly served as a transit country for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa seeking to reach Europe. But the situation is changing : more and more people are staying put, sometimes for long periods, or even permanently. This shift is transforming rural areas in particular, where the local workforce is dwindling and migrants are becoming essential to the agricultural economy. A picture of a Sub-Saharan migrant working i

Series : The Root Causes of Migration In a context of growing precarity among platform workers in France, several delivery rider-support-associations have decided to take legal action. They denounce a system which, in their view, exploits a vulnerable workforce, largely made up of immigrants, within a legal vacuum that has persisted for a decade. A picture showing a delivery rider (CC picture from Pexels) On April 22, these four associations including the Maison des Livreurs

Series : The Root Causes of Migration Flooding, displacement, and worsening economic conditions are deepening the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where more than 22 million people now require assistance and protection, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The situation reflects a stark reality highlighted by Othman Belbeisi, IOM Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, who warns that “Communities are resilient, but needs are immense”.