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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Study: Teachers in Germany Favor Migrant Children in Grading

A recent study on inclusion in German schools has revealed grading inaccuracies in assessing children from migrant backgrounds. Interestingly, researchers found that these errors do not suggest discrimination against migrant children. In fact, teachers often show a tendency to favor these students when assigning grades. Julia Bredtmann, an education expert involved in the study, notes…

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Swedish Government Seeks Stricter Citizenship Requirements

The Swedish government has announced its plans to tighten the requirements for obtaining citizenship. This decision follows a government investigation that recommended establishing “decent living” as a fundamental condition for citizenship. Moreover, the residency period will be extended from the current five years to eight years According to a government investigation requested in 2023, individuals…

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Germany: Debate Among Politicians Just Hours Before Christmas Attack Discussion

The attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg continues to spark controversy across Germany. In advance of the Bundestag debate on the incident, Christian Social Union (CSU)leader Markus Söder is advocating for a restructuring of internal security. Meanwhile, Lars Klingbeil from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is calling for the expulsion of asylum seekers who…

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Netherlands: Calls for Protest Against Dutch Parliament’s Decision to Conceal Migrant Data

Dutch anti-racists are planning a demonstration to protest the parliament’s decision to conceal information about immigrants. This follows the parliament’s approval of a motion aimed at preserving details about the cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch individuals with immigrant backgrounds. Additionally, there is a public petition calling for the withdrawal of this decision….

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Ireland: Eleven Immigrant Candidates, Including Six Women, Contest General Election

Eleven candidates of immigrant origins are running in Ireland’s upcoming general election, set for November 29, 2024. Among these candidates, six are women. According to the Ireland Times, their electoral programs focus on the challenges faced by immigrants and the public’s acceptance of candidates from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Monica Oyekeh is one of the eleven…

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Berlin Police Union Calls for Greater Police Presence in Refugee Shelters

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…

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