In the upcoming German federal elections in February 2025, hundreds of thousands of immigrants who gained German citizenship over the past three years, predominantly Syrians, will be voting for the first time. A survey conducted by Fox News across all federal states indicates that early elections are expected to see an increase in voter turnout…
The Berlin Police Union is calling for a greater police presence in refugee shelters to facilitate faster deportations. Stefan Weh, the state head of the GDP, emphasized that planned deportations necessitate current documentation, and it is essential for immigration authorities to receive this information promptly to ensure successful deportation processes. As a result, the Berlin…
Hertha Bonn has been awarded the German Football Association’s (DFB) Integration and Tolerance Award for its efforts in supporting refugee children and helping them integrate into German society. According to DFB President Bernd Neuendorf, 134 clubs applied for the award, but Hertha Bonn stood out due to the remarkable impact of its “Football Connects” project….
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner has announced plans to revise the legal status of Ukrainian refugees and implement significant changes to housing cost coverage, aiming to reduce government spending on benefits, including citizen benefits, provided to Ukrainian refugees. Lindner told Business Week that the goal is to “lower citizen benefit costs and help more beneficiaries…
After Germany conducted several deportations to Bulgaria, refugee assistant Stefan Reichel described the poor conditions faced by refugees in asylum camps there as terrifying. In an interview with the German newspaper Taz, he also criticized the government’s strict policies toward refugees. The refugee assistant spent ten days in Bulgaria with a group of assistants and…
According to figures released by the Central Register of Foreigners under the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), the number of family reunification cases in Lower Saxony has reached 73,000 individuals residing in the state for family-related reasons. This represents an increase of 8,700 cases since 2021. The state’s Ministry of the Interior provided…
A new study from the Institute for Labor Market and Professional Research indicates that the percentage of young people and women aged 18 to 31 seeking employment has risen from 42% to 61%. Additionally, the study found that women have a greater likelihood of obtaining a work-related residence permit, with their percentage increasing from 30%…
Philipp Türmer, the head of the Youth Organization of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), criticized Chancellor Scholz for intimidating opponents of the migration security package, which is set to be voted on in the Bundestag this week. Türmer accused Scholz of pressuring those who oppose the tightening of asylum policies. He stated, “I hope that…
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Albania will not conduct asylum procedures for Germany in the refugee reception camps. In an interview with Reuters TV, Rama suggested that Germany should seek another partner for this purpose. “If Germany finds another partner in the region, it would be beneficial to see if it operates in…
The Bundestag’s Traffic Light Coalition parties have finalized the details of the security package agreed upon following the Solingen attack. This agreement was reached after consulting the Bundestag’s expert committee. The measures encompass three areas: migration regulations, the investigative powers of federal security authorities, and weapons law. According to the coalition’s parliamentary group deputy, Dirk…
The liberal parliamentary group has submitted a nine-point document to tighten immigration policy, which it aims to implement with the Traffic Light Coalition. The Free Democratic Party (FDP) seeks to change immigration policy so drastically that Germany becomes an undesirable place for foreigners who do not have the right to stay. The FDP is exerting…
The German Federal Statistical Office announced that the number of asylum seeker benefit recipients has risen to 522,700 in 2023, marking an 8% increase from 2022. This upward trend in beneficiaries continues, although the percentage growth is lower than the 22% increase reported in 2022 compared to 2021. According to the Federal Statistical Office, 500,000…
