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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Germany: Philipp Türmer Accuses Olaf Scholz of Intimidating Critics of Migration Security Package

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…

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Germany: Traffic Light Coalition Agrees on Security Measures to Curb Migration

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…

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Germany: Pro-migrant MPs Push Back Against Shifting Immigration Policies

MPs in the Bundestag who oppose new measures to tighten asylum procedures are aiming to counter the decline of Germany’s tolerant immigration policy. The pro-migrant MPs come from various parties, particularly the left. Following attacks by asylum seekers, particularly the incident in Solingen, thirty-five members of the Social Democratic Party have strongly criticized the federal…

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