Now playing Next Europe News Cate Blanchett urges the EU to 'put humanity back' in asylum policy "We need to come together to put people, to put our humanity back at the centre and the heart of asylum" policy, Cate Blanchett told lawmakers in an impassioned speech before the European Parliament. 08/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Polish leaders accuse film director of acting in support of Putin The award-winning migration drama 'The Green Border' has been slammed by right-wing leaders as film opens in Poland. 25/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Why Poland attacks Venice-winning refugee drama as 'Nazi propaganda'? Following public attacks from the Polish Justice Minister, who labelled Agnieszka Holland’s Venice-winner 'The Green Border' "Nazi propaganda," the Federation of European Screen Directors has joined several European filmmakers in supporting the refugee drama. 20/09/2023
Now playing Next Europe News What's in the EU's 10-point plan to tackle Lampedusa migrant crisis? The EU has promised immediate support to Italy as the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa struggles with a surge in migrant arrivals, but has failed to clarify what new measures its so-called '10-point plan for Lampedusa' includes. 18/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The must-see European representations of the migration crisis on film Exploring how films can encourage understanding and empathy, to avoid human experiences admist an ongoing crisis being just another news story. 18/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Venice 2023 review: Agnieszka Holland's 'Green Border' An emotionally devastating indictment of a continuing EU crisis - and one of Agnieszka Holland's best films. 06/09/2023
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Now playing Next Greece Investigation claims Frontex involved in Aegean sea migrant pushbacks A new investigation claims that the EU's border agency, Frontex, has been involved in forcing back over 950 refugees and migrants in the Aegean sea between March 2020 and September 2021. 28/04/2022
Now playing Next Estonia Estonia charters Baltic ferry to house Ukrainian refugees The Isabelle was previously used on a ferry crossing from Latvia to Sweden, but will now be anchored in Tallinn as a temporary home to several thousand Ukrainian refugees. 08/04/2022
Now playing Next Moldova Help to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Moldova and Poland surges From UNHCR to German businesses and private citizens, attempts are being made to ease the trouble of hundreds of thousands seeking shelter in Europe as the war in Ukraine enters its second month. 26/03/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Former Miss Ukraine describes terrifying escape from Kyiv The beauty queen was in the US on International Women's Day to highlight the plight of women and other Ukrainian civilians during the conflict. 09/03/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Youth orchestra evacuated from Ukraine The movement of refugees into other European countries is underway, with sponsorship schemes taking place in some cases. 08/03/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Does the Ukraine exodus reveal a ‘shocking distinction’ on refugees? Critics say Europe should be treating all refugees equally, regardless of where they come from. 01/03/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Leonardo DiCaprio is latest star to support Ukraine DiCaprio joins Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher as latest celebrities to donate money to the Ukrainian cause. 25/02/2022
Now playing Next Poland Poland is preparing for a possible influx of Ukrainian refugees Other EU border countries have also warned that thousands of refugees could flee to their country in the event of a Russian attack. 14/02/2022
Now playing Next Culture news 'Flee': Sundance-winning animated refugee documentary lands in Europe Denmark's Oscar entry debuts in European cinemas this weekend. Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen discusses the reasons 'Flee' is connecting with people all around the world. 02/12/2021