Central Europe: Austria resumes Dublin transfers to Italy ― Significant rise in revocation of protection for Syrian refugees in Germany ― Evidence of heightened anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland ― Swiss court ruling enables return of some Afghan refugees ― Swiss government extends ‘S Status’ protection for Ukrainians until March 2028 with restrictions
Policies and Decisions
August 28, 2026
Central Europe: Austria resumes Dublin transfers to Italy ― Significant rise in revocation of protection for Syrian refugees in Germany ― Evidence of heightened anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland ― Swiss court ruling enables return of some Afghan refugees ― Swiss government extends ‘S Status’ protection for Ukrainians until March 2028 with restrictions
EU Migration Policy
Reports indicate that Austria has transferred four asylum applicants to Italy since the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum came into effect in June.
There has been a significant rise in the number of Syrian nationals losing their protection status in Germany.
Recent incidents in Poland suggest an increase in anti-Ukrainian sentiment across the country.
A Swiss court has ruled that some Afghan refugees may be returned to Afghanistan.
The Swiss government has extended the ‘S Status’ protection for Ukrainians until March 2028 while imposing new restrictions.
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