The confirmed evening picture across borders, asylum and migration

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White Cliffs of Dover above the English Channel

UK · France10 August 2026

Record 230 people crossed the Channel in one boat, reports say

A large crossing was reported on Monday as officials warned that bigger boats create new safety risks. The wider trend remains mixed.

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Passport control desks at Copenhagen Airport

EU borders10 August 2026

EU border system records more than 150 million entries and exits

The Entry/Exit System is now operating at external Schengen crossings. It records travel and biometric data for non-EU short-stay visitors.

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European Parliament building in Brussels

Asylum data10 August 2026

EU+ asylum applications fell for a second year, EUAA report says

The 2026 Asylum Report records about 822,000 applications in EU+ countries in 2025, while temporary protection for people from Ukraine remained near 4.5 million.

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Portugal · Europe10 August 2026

Portugal’s migration debate spans border checks, housing and integration

Six reports point to the same question from different angles: how should Portugal and its European partners manage mobility while meeting labour, legal and social needs?

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