Susan Fratzke
@fratzke-susan.bsky.social
All things migration and refugees. Previously in Washington, DC, now in Germany. Senior Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, but all posts here personal.
Hat jemand das in den deutschen Nachrichten gesehen? Ich nicht.
August 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Hat jemand das in den deutschen Nachrichten gesehen? Ich nicht.
Wondering if any German colleagues have seen anything about this in German sources?
It's not something that's come across my radar nor have I had any luck searching for more info.
It's not something that's come across my radar nor have I had any luck searching for more info.
August 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Wondering if any German colleagues have seen anything about this in German sources?
It's not something that's come across my radar nor have I had any luck searching for more info.
It's not something that's come across my radar nor have I had any luck searching for more info.
The European Commission has released its proposals for an amendment to the Safe Third Country provisions of the Asylum Procedure Regulation. These are small-seeming changes that could have a big impact on EU asylum in practice. (1/)
May 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The European Commission has released its proposals for an amendment to the Safe Third Country provisions of the Asylum Procedure Regulation. These are small-seeming changes that could have a big impact on EU asylum in practice. (1/)
Some important context on the incredibly backlogged US asylum system from my colleague, @kathleenbush.bsky.social .
The US immigration courts had MORE THAN 4 MILLION CASES on January 20, 2025 and only ~700 judges to decide them
Almost half are asylum cases
This is why Trump has been talking about due process & not wanting to give immigrants trials
The immigration courts remain in crisis, a 🧵
Almost half are asylum cases
This is why Trump has been talking about due process & not wanting to give immigrants trials
The immigration courts remain in crisis, a 🧵
May 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Some important context on the incredibly backlogged US asylum system from my colleague, @kathleenbush.bsky.social .
Want to acknowledge that, actually, this story was first reported by Reuters, not NYT. With apologies for the misattribution!
Starting off by sharing some news from the US last night. According to the NYT last night, the US government is working to move a group of migrants to Libya as soon as today (link below). This is deeply concerning for a litany of reasons.
May 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Want to acknowledge that, actually, this story was first reported by Reuters, not NYT. With apologies for the misattribution!
Also some decisions coming out of the first cabinet meeting of the new German government. On migration, biggest announcement is probably the decision to cut the position of the Special Representative for Migration Agreements.
May 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Also some decisions coming out of the first cabinet meeting of the new German government. On migration, biggest announcement is probably the decision to cut the position of the Special Representative for Migration Agreements.
Also some important developments here in Germany. Friedrich Merz was voted in as the new Chancellor of Germany last night, after some unexpected drama that threatened to rival the events in Rome later this week. What does this mean for migration?
May 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Also some important developments here in Germany. Friedrich Merz was voted in as the new Chancellor of Germany last night, after some unexpected drama that threatened to rival the events in Rome later this week. What does this mean for migration?
An addendum, it's worth thinking about what this might mean for Europe. European governments, particularly Italy, have worked hard to stabilize the GNU and develop cooperation on migration for several years. Will intervention by the US disrupt this delicate relationship?
2) Europe and Italy, specifically, have cooperated for several years with the GNU on sea rescues and pullbacks of migrant boats. Often, migrants are taken to detention centers, run by individual armed groups, where reports indicate abuse is rampant, and IOs have limited access.
May 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
An addendum, it's worth thinking about what this might mean for Europe. European governments, particularly Italy, have worked hard to stabilize the GNU and develop cooperation on migration for several years. Will intervention by the US disrupt this delicate relationship?
Starting off by sharing some news from the US last night. According to the NYT last night, the US government is working to move a group of migrants to Libya as soon as today (link below). This is deeply concerning for a litany of reasons.
May 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Starting off by sharing some news from the US last night. According to the NYT last night, the US government is working to move a group of migrants to Libya as soon as today (link below). This is deeply concerning for a litany of reasons.
Hello! Finally making the migration from Twitter/LinkedIn to Bluesky. Looking forward to being part of the conversation here.
Bluesky-ing (what's the verb form of Bluesky?) on all things migration and refugees, mostly covering US/N America and Europe.
Bluesky-ing (what's the verb form of Bluesky?) on all things migration and refugees, mostly covering US/N America and Europe.
May 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Hello! Finally making the migration from Twitter/LinkedIn to Bluesky. Looking forward to being part of the conversation here.
Bluesky-ing (what's the verb form of Bluesky?) on all things migration and refugees, mostly covering US/N America and Europe.
Bluesky-ing (what's the verb form of Bluesky?) on all things migration and refugees, mostly covering US/N America and Europe.