Germany: Mass Protests Erupt Against the Far Right

Anti-far-right protests swept across Germany over the weekend, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets to oppose extremism and champion diversity. Munich saw the largest turnout, with police estimating around 250,000 participants, while organizers reported a crowd of over 320,000. The demonstration received support from various organizations, including Bayern Munich Football Club, the Church…

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Germany Extends Border Controls Until Fall 2025

The federal government has decided to extend border controls for an additional six months, just one month before the previous period was set to end. According to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, this extension aims to prevent the entry of irregular migrants across the border. Scholz stated, “Today we ordered the imposition of temporary controls on…

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Netherlands Court Declares Migrant Detention and Expulsion at Internal Borders Illegal

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)…

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Luxembourg: Migrant Rights Group Warns Against Rushed Decisions on Syrian Refugees

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…

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