Asylum Applications in Germany Decline in 2024

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees recorded 103,467 new asylum applications until the end of May 2024. This marks an 18% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year. In May, the Federal Office received a total of 172,231 initial asylum applications, which is 1.5% less than the number of applications received…

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Donors’ Conference for Syria: Germany Pledges $1 Billion amid European Dispute over Refugees

Countries participating in the Donors’ Conference for Syria held in Brussels have pledged an additional $7.5 billion to help alleviate the suffering caused by the civil war. After the conference, European Union Commissioner Janez Lenarčič stated that the funds allocated for Syria consist of $5 billion in grants and $2.5 billion in loans. Germany pledged…

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With respect for freedom of expression
Denmark bans the burning of the Quran and any “inappropriate treatment” of religious texts

After several incidents over the summer, the Danish Parliament passed a law prohibiting “inappropriate treatment” of religious texts and practically banning the burning of the Quran, amid government assurances of commitment to ensuring freedom of opinion and expression. The bill prohibiting “inappropriate treatment of texts of significant religious importance to recognized religious communities” was passed…

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Despite the Rise of Radical Currents
6 European Countries are Ideal for Refugees… Sweden and Germany Come to the Forefront

By: Seif Ali In response to the emergence of far-right parties and their anti-immigrant stance, the right-wing and centrist parties in many European countries have adopted anti-immigration measures in an attempt to snatch victory from the jaws of radicals. The competition between these political currents that tighten and limit immigration has become in full swing….

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