This is heartbreaking and cruel. I had the honour of meeting Herch’s mom when last in Jerusalem. He and all the hostages should be returned NOW. timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry…

NEW! Some news from us: Europe Street and a group of UK-based European publications are joining forces to inform EU citizens in the country about the upcoming European elections, on 6-9 June 2024, in English and the respective national languages.

Well worth your time watching. High time for other broadcasters to conduct such humanising interviews.

Following the passing of the “Safety of Rwanda” Act by the UK, UN leaders have sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility sharing, human rights and refugee protection.

Full statement: unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

A sad morning for those who believe in the *domestic and international* rule of law and in a global commitment to refugee protection.

As we mark Passover, the Jewish holiday of liberation, the British Parliament legislates to deny it to desperate asylum-seekers. For shame.

Chag Herut (liberation) Sameach to all - happy #Passover

Between this hideously anti-refugee dog-whistle pamphlet, their rejection of EU proposals for youth mobility, and their response to the Cass report, how can any internationalist progressive person vote Labour anymore?

Thanks Yachad UK for organising this letter which I signed

This election poster by the Austrian FPÖ (ID Group) for the #EP2024 elections is actually a great illustration for what the European far-right stands for - Anti-Migration, Pro-Putin, anti-climate and anti-science.

Is that because he’s dead?

This is a good idea. Young people deserve the same opportunities so many of us benefitted from at the beginning of our adult lives, and UK industries like the arts and hospitality would benefit too.
EU proposes free movement deal for young people bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is fast approaching. Come and celebrate with us from 12:15pm at the Whiteknights flag pole on Friday 17th May 2024. Speakers to be confirmed! Light refreshments will be served afterwards!

Stefan is right to highlight legal and practical challenges arising for individuals who hold more than one citizenship.

But this legislative change is welcome: not least for Germans who wish to acquire UK citizenship post-Brexit and will no longer require permission to do so.

dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/20…

A poignant article about the challenges of exile: set in South Africa but recognisable for many asylum-seekers and refugees elsewhere

This looks fascinating!

Thanks for hosting me: it is crucial that we get EU citizens eligible to vote in the EP elections in June to do so and that we exert pressure on member states currently disenfranchising their citizens living in the UK (and elsewhere outside the EU) to adopt an inclusive franchise

Informative discussion tonight in Europe House about EU Citizens’ voting rights in the #EUelections2024 .
Huge thanks to our speakers
🔹 Alin Mituța MEP 🇷🇴🇪🇺
🔹Dr. Ruvi Ziegler from the New Europeans UK &
🔹 Tony Venables ECIT Foundation

🔶Four Government defeats in the Lords tonight.

The Rwanda Bill will be back in the Commons tomorrow.

Lib Dems will continue pushing to stop this costly, unethical nonsense.

#RwandaBill

❗Today is the last day you can register to vote in the 2 May elections.❗ Register now: gov.uk/register-to-vo… #RegisterToVote

The state of the UK's asylum policy in one tweet.

Get them out of office whenever the GE takes place and reverse this abomination.