German churches have voiced strong opposition to the government’s plan to suspend family reunification for certain categories of refugees for two years. They consider the proposal, put forward by Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, as inconsistent with Christian values and ethically troubling. Christian Stäblein, Bishop of Berlin and the Evangelical Church’s Commissioner for Refugees, urged…
Birmingham City Council has refused to grant permission to the Britain First party to organize an anti-immigration demonstration in Victoria Square, located in the heart of the city. The council explained its rejection by stating that the demonstration is incompatible with British values. It also announced its rejection of the far-right party, stating that the…
The Black-Red coalition government has announced plans to draft a new bill amending the Immigration and Asylum Act. The proposed legislation seeks to revise the criteria for designating countries as safe for deportation and to eliminate the government’s obligation to provide legal representation for individuals held in detention pending deportation. The coalition has agreed to…
Irish churches are taking part in World Refugee Day celebrations by dedicating a day of prayer and action in support of migrants and refugees. This church-led initiative comes in response to the growing climate of hostility and increasing attacks against migrants and asylum seekers. The churches are also urging the country’s elected leaders to address…
Torsten Frey, Minister of State at the German Chancellery, stated that the implementation of strict border controls and rejections at the EU’s external borders is intended to be temporary. He acknowledged uncertainty around whether the government would declare a national emergency but emphasized that border controls are currently necessary to ensure effective protection of the…
Dutch citizens organized a public gathering to monitor the border with Germany and prevent the entry of asylum seekers into the Netherlands. They assembled at the border areas of Ter Apel and Rütenbrock, with German and Dutch police present on either side. The Dutch participants carried lighted batons and wore reflective vests, stopping cars on…
A survey conducted by the Institute for Employment Research revealed that 2.6 million migrants—approximately 26% of the migrant population—wish to leave Germany. Additionally, 3% of surveyed migrants confirmed that they are actively planning to leave the country. According to the study, which is based on data from the IAB Migration Research Panel, migrants are most…
The Federal Ministry of Interior’s report indicates that practical and legal obstacles hinder the processing of asylum applications in third countries outside the European Union (EU). Implementing such a measure would not effectively address irregular migration and is not feasible on a collective level. The report team has analyzed models that various European countries have…
The Lithuanian Ministry of Social Security and Labor has launched an investigation following the disbursement of one million euros in aid, which was allocated by the European Union for Ukrainian refugees, to different displaced persons. According to Lithuanian National Radio, the aid was mistakenly distributed to refugees from 43 different countries, including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan,…
The Federal Ministry of the Interior announced that 464 Syrians have left Germany through the subsidized voluntary return program, which was launched earlier this year to encourage Syrian refugees and asylum seekers to return home following the fall of the Assad regime. Under the program, the German government provides €200 per person for travel, and…
German police conducted a raid on a far-right cell, arresting five young men suspected of planning organized attacks on refugees. Authorities are actively searching for additional members of the far-right group known as “Last Wave of Defense.” The arrests occurred across three states, and police are also pursuing suspects in other regions. The Federal Minister…
The European Commission is set to announce a proposal aimed at reforming the deportation system for rejected asylum seekers. This proposal includes amending the criteria for designating safe countries for deportation, eliminating the requirement for a connection between the individual and the country of deportation, and considering the option to proceed with deportations even if…
