The Bundestag is set to vote on a plan by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU) to tighten the immigration policy, known as the five-point plan. The CSU is demanding permanent border control, rejection of all illegal entries without exception, and strict amendments to the immigration policy, in addition to…
Deportations of illegal immigrants in the UK have increased significantly since the Labor Party came to power. Since the last election, the government has deported 16,400 immigrants, with forced returns rising by 24% compared to the previous twelve months. The Labor government has also deported 2,580 foreigners convicted of criminal offenses, a 23% increase from…
The UK Home Office has decided to increase the investigation into abuses against asylum seekers at the Kent accommodation center. Asylum seekers will receive government-funded legal representation just days before the High Court hearing starts. This decision comes in response to a High Court order requiring the investigation to be independent, public, and to provide…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the migration plan proposed by the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) faction, which is scheduled for a vote in the Bundestag at the end of this week. He also accused Union leader Merz of collaborating with the Alternative for Germany party. In a statement to the German news agency,…
A Dutch court has ruled that detaining and expelling a migrant without valid travel documents was unlawful, as the inspection conducted at the internal border was deemed illegal. The ruling has raised concerns in The Hague about the legality of the temporary border controls reinstated by the Dutch government. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (military police)…
The Association de Soutien aux Travilleurs Immigrés (ASTI) organization, which advocates for migrant workers in Luxembourg, has criticized the government’s decision to suspend Syrian asylum applications following the fall of the Assad regime. It also cautioned against making hasty decisions regarding Syrian refugees in response to Syria’s political transition. The government has suspended 825 Syrian…
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has distributed thousands of flyers in Baden that resemble airline tickets. As part of its campaign for the upcoming general elections next month, the party is promoting its stance on migration, calling for stricter immigration policies and an increase in refugee deportations. The flyer, of which more than 30,000…
A recent study on inclusion in German schools has revealed grading inaccuracies in assessing children from migrant backgrounds. Interestingly, researchers found that these errors do not suggest discrimination against migrant children. In fact, teachers often show a tendency to favor these students when assigning grades. Julia Bredtmann, an education expert involved in the study, notes…
Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia are increasingl anxious after Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut financial support for over 130,000 of them. This statement came in response to Ukraine’s decision to shut down pipelines transporting Russian gas to Central Europe, which is set to begin in January 2025. Slovakia risks losing millions of euros in…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared in a government statement that the federal government views the right to migration as an integral part of German law and values. This declaration came in response to the government’s efforts to address irregular migration. It followed the Bundestag’s approval of a proposal from the Christian Democrats (CDU) faction aimed…
Germany’s plan, announced by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, is facing economic challenges that suggest a potential failure. The high financial cost is one of the main obstacles, along with legal complexities. German politicians have increasingly called for the return of Syrian refugees following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, migration and asylum remain key…
The Swedish government has announced its plans to tighten the requirements for obtaining citizenship. This decision follows a government investigation that recommended establishing “decent living” as a fundamental condition for citizenship. Moreover, the residency period will be extended from the current five years to eight years According to a government investigation requested in 2023, individuals…
