Humanitarian visas across Europe?
A committee of the European Parliament has proposed to issue humanitarian visas across the bloc. Would this help reduce illegal migration?
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Germany: Net migration drops to less than half a million in 2017
Germany's statistics office has published figures for net migration to the country in 2017 with some surprise findings. The figures show more Germans are returning to the country and staying put.
Spain: Migrant in waiting
Spain is the latest major arrival point for migrants fleeing poverty in Africa, with newcomers tripling in 2018. Hoping for a new life in Europe, many will make a beeline for France and Germany. Those that stay in Spain, however, can...
Features
#MessageBackHome: 'Fight terror with culture and art, not a weapon'
Ammar Abdal is a 35-year-old painter from Iraq who came to Germany as a refugee in 2017. In his art, he documents the terror and crimes of the 'Islamic State'. He wants to "fight their terror with a weapon made by culture and art, not...
After being rescued at sea, 17 migrants start their new lives in France
Seventeen of the 58 migrants who were picked up at sea by the rescue ship Aquarius at the end of September have now arrived in France. They have been taken in by four departments in the country’s east.
Switzerland: Why asylum seekers are put off
In Switzerland, faster asylum procedures introduced several years ago have led to fewer 'unjustified applications', authorities say. But a Swiss asylum lawyer argues that the system as a whole is far from efficient.
News
Underage refugees in Germany increasingly going missing
German authorities do not know the whereabouts of some 900 refugees under the age of 14. The head of a German children's charity said the new figures were alarming.
UNHCR Family First project for family reunification
UNHCR, Caritas Italy and the Communitas Consortium have launched a project in Italy called 'Family First' which aims to support family reunification of refugees in Italy.
Council of Europe demands 'open minds' for LGBTI migrants
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatović said "open minds" are needed in Europe to improve protection for LGBTI asylum seekers.
Personal stories
Understanding Europe
Asylum and travel restrictions in Germany: What you need to know
German authorities report an increasing number of migrants traveling abroad without knowing that they might not be allowed to do so. We've compiled a list of what rules and restrictions apply to various groups of migrants.
Psychological support: Refugees helping refugees
Do you wish you had someone to talk to in your own language about depression or psychological problems? IPSO, an organization based in Germany, offers counseling for refugees by refugees. The support is offered online as well as face-to-face,...
Working in Germany: MySkills gives refugees a chance
If you are a migrant or refugee with plenty of skill and experience in a trade but with no formal qualifications, then there is some good news. The German job center will let you take a test which can help you to get a job in your field...
The European Union
Migration 2015: Relocation
Based on Commission proposals, the Justice and Home Affairs Council adopted in September 2015 two Decisions to relocate 160,000 asylum seekers from Italy and Greece, to assist them in dealing with the pressures of the refugee crisis....
Is the European Union a Country?
Watch this video to find out more about the European Union and its countries.
The true story of Salem, an Eritrean successfully relocated from Italy to Portugal
This is the testimony of Salem, an Eritrean woman who successfully relocated from Italy to Portugal. The mother of a beautiful baby called Joana, Salem fled her country to find freedom. She had the courage to speak up about smugglers...