November 19, 2024 - East West

Britain Sees Record Surge in Asylum Seekers Citing LGBTQ+ Status for Residency

November 19, 2024November 22, 20244 mins

Official data from the British Home Office reveals a significant rise in the number of asylum seekers in Britain citing their sexual orientation as grounds for protection. This surge is attributed to many successfully proving that returning to their home countries would subject them to inhumane treatment due to their sexual orientation. In 2022, 762…

Leipzig University Study Highlights Rising Racism and Xenophobia in Germany

November 19, 2024November 22, 20244 mins

The 12th Leipzig Authoritarianism Survey in Germany has been released, revealing an increase in xenophobia among respondents nationwide. The study reports that 31.5% of participants expressed xenophobic views. In East Germany, this figure is 33.1%, while in West Germany, it has risen from 12.6% in the previous report to 19.3% this year. Since 2002, a…