On February 22, supermarkets that are bringing meat products from Great Britain all the way to Northern Ireland are facing new bureaucracy. This change is one of the consequences of Brexit and the Irish Sea border. The retailers must now use the Expert Health Certificates or the EHCs to import all chilled, processed meat. This includes products like minced meat and fresh … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland Faced with Brexit Consequence as Supermarket Meat Products Get Affected
Brexit’s Massive Impact on Trade, Red Tape Here to Stay
According to a report, delays importing and exporting goods to and from the EU have worsened since Brexit was introduced at the start of the year and will result in stock shortages and price rises for consumers. Import and Export Dilemmas A survey of 350 supply chain managers found that two out of three had experienced delays of “at least two to three days” getting goods into … [Read more...] about Brexit’s Massive Impact on Trade, Red Tape Here to Stay
Migrants Rescued at Sea Brought to the Shores of Italy
Migrants who embark on the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea do so in the hope of being rescued by a humanitarian aid vessel or by coast guards who will bring them to a European country. Although landings occur in Malta, Cyprus, and Spain, Italy remains the country where most ships come ashore after a rescue. In 2020, the number of migrants arriving by sea in … [Read more...] about Migrants Rescued at Sea Brought to the Shores of Italy
58 Migrant Families On Board Two Flights From Greece Arrive in Germany
Two latest flights from Greece to Germany brought the total number of vulnerable people Germany has taken in from the Greek Aegean Islands since April 2020 to nearly 2,000. This week saw more recognized refugees and migrants from the Greek Aegean Islands arriving in Germany. On Wednesday (February 24) and Thursday, two flights with 122 and 155 people, respectively, touched … [Read more...] about 58 Migrant Families On Board Two Flights From Greece Arrive in Germany
Government in Germany Wants to Centralize Data Storage on Country’s Asylum Seekers
Asylum decisions scanned IDs, and other documents belonging to foreigners who live in Germany are to be saved at one central place in the future. On Wednesday (February 24), Germany's federal cabinet enacted a draft law from Interior Minister Horst Seehofer's ministry. The law would grant the federal government, the 16 federal states, and municipalities access to all … [Read more...] about Government in Germany Wants to Centralize Data Storage on Country’s Asylum Seekers