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 new coalition, composed of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU), and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), adopted the federal leader Friedrich Merz’s plan to stop or reduce citizen benefits for Ukrainian refugees. According to the new coalition agreement, the legal framework for Ukrainian refugees will be revised. Previously, Ukrainians were…
The Federal Ministry of the Interior has announced the arrival of 138 refugees from Afghanistan, including 76 women, 62 men, and 45 children and youth. According to the ministry, all individuals had received a legally binding promise of admission to Germany. “There are concrete commitments from Germany to accept these refugees, which were made in…
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has begun planning the implementation of stricter border controls, including the rejection of asylum seekers at the border. He aims to double the number of federal riot police to 1,200 units, expand mobile surveillance and control teams, and increase the number of checkpoints, which currently stands at 50. As part of…
Migration is a key issue in the ongoing negotiations between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU), and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to form a new coalition government. After resolving disagreements and securing the Federal Council’s approval for the historic debt package, tensions have emerged over the proposed shift in migration…
Green Party leader Katharina Dröge believes that the recent electoral gains of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) are not primarily driven by immigration. Instead, she attributes the party’s rise to the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine, other ongoing conflicts, and the widespread dissemination of fake news. The Green Party leader acknowledged that while there…
The Social Democratic Party’s internal working group on migration and diversity has proposed the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Migration and Community Participation. In a newly released policy paper, the group recommended creating this new ministry to oversee issues related to migration, civic engagement, and the promotion of democratic values. According to the policy…
The Administrative Court in Berlin issued a ruling rejecting the classification of Georgia as a safe country of origin in asylum procedures in Germany. This decision came in a case involving Georgian refugees whose asylum applications were rejected based on the German government’s December 2023 decision to classify Georgia as a safe country. The ruling…
The number of attacks on migrants and refugees in Berlin surged in 2024, reaching 77 cases of assaults and 8 incidents of housing damage. As a result, 34 people — including 14 men, 16 women, and two girls — required hospital treatment. This marks a doubling of attacks compared to 2023, which recorded 32 assaults…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that Germany cannot sustain its future without immigration, citing the country’s low birth rate and resulting labor shortages. Baerbock, a member of the Green Party, urged the acceptance of more immigrants to help bridge the gap. Her comments came as Germany reopened its embassy in Damascus. “Germany is a…
Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser rejected the Union’s proposal to implement a stricter immigration policy. During the coalition negotiations, Faeser — a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) — presented the Migration Budget Report, which highlighted a decline in the number of refugees in Germany. She also criticized Merz for the Union faction’s hardline…
The Munich Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into six employees of the Munich Immigration Office on charges of corruption. Searches were conducted at the Immigration Office and at the homes of four of the suspects. The prosecution detained the accused based on arrest warrants issued by the Munich District Court. In addition, another…
