During the budget debate in the Bundestag, Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized opponents of the migration policy, which became the central focus of the discussion between him and those opposing the current approach to migration. Scholz vehemently criticized the Union bloc’s stance on migration, directly targeting the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz. “You are…
Irish police arrested 19 individuals following an anti-immigrant demonstration in Dublin. Protesters blocked the O’Connell Bridge during the evening rush hour, resulting in significant traffic disruptions and inconvenience to travelers. The protesters participated in an anti-immigration demonstration in front of the House of Representatives while another group held an anti-racism demonstration simultaneously. In response, the…
A report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) on extremism highlights a rise in xenophobic incidents in Ireland. The report tracks incidents of racial abuse, hatred, intimidation, and violence targeting migrants and asylum seekers. It also points out that social media platforms often fail to enforce their own terms of service, which, in turn,…
Politicians from the Traffic Light Alliance expressed optimism about curbing illegal immigration to Germany following a meeting between the federal interior and justice ministers, state governments, mayors, and trade union representatives. Optimism was shared among federal leaders on addressing the migration issue. Thorsten Frei, the parliamentary director of the Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social…
The Swedish government has announced an increase in financial incentives for the voluntary return of migrants to their home countries, raising the amount to $34,000 per family. This decision is part of a broader strategy to reduce the number of asylum seekers in Sweden. The new grant program is set to begin in 2026 and…
Hundreds of migrants have arrived in Ceuta after swimming from Morocco in recent days. They took advantage of dense fog to evade border controls. According to Spanish authorities, thousands of migrants have recently attempted to cross the border from Morocco to the Ceuta enclave. Spanish police have been stopping migrants in the water for days,…
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper unveiled the government’s strategy to combat illegal immigration, which focuses on strengthening border controls, reopening two detention centers, and expanding detention capacity by 290 beds. Cooper also committed to increasing deportations of failed asylum seekers to 2018 levels, aiming to deport 14,000 individuals by the end of 2024. The government’s plan…
German police arrested a Somali immigrant after he stabbed a 40-year-old man in the neck. The arrest, which involved 30 officers, occurred outside a large store in the small town of Waltershausen. Prior to the stabbing, the 27-year-old immigrant had caused panic by threatening store patrons with a knife and making death threats. He attacked…
A recent BBC report has revealed that the number of refugees arriving in the UK via the English Channel in 2024 has increased. According to the report, a total of 18,467 refugees have crossed the English Channel since the beginning of the year until August 12. This number is higher than the figures recorded for…
Thirty years ago, the first two young men from West Africa arrived on the shores of Fuerteventura – one of the Canary Islands – on a wooden boat and then requested political asylum. An anniversary that the Spanish islands celebrate at the end of August each year. The Canary Islands route is one of the…
Members of the Green Party in the European, federal, and state parliaments have written a letter to the European Commission. In the letter, they are urging for an end to fixed border controls on Germany’s internal borders. They claim that not only Germany but seven other European countries are in violation of Schengen rules. The…
The Bundestag’s research service is questioning the legality of the tax deduction for foreign skilled workers. According to the committee, a strict legal interpretation would prevent employees who work for an extended period in Germany from benefiting from these tax incentives, which contradicts principles of justice. As stated in the Desert Alliance report published by…
