European media react to German asylum rift
The dispute over asylum policy in Germany has become symptomatic of Europe’s struggle to find an EU-wide solution. Media across Europe are reflecting divided positions.
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London primary school steps in where British authorities fail
This year, more than ten pupils at Surrey Square Primary School are in the process of acquiring British nationality, an expensive and difficult process. Seeing the strain this puts on families, the school and its community have started...
United Nations: 68.5 million people displaced in 2017
One person was displaced every two seconds in 2017, the newest UN refugee agency figures show. New displacements came from crises in Myanmar, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Syria, in particular.
Features
How do refugees in Germany view Seehofer's tougher migration plan?
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Interior Minister Horst Seehofer are at odds over Seehofer's strict refugee policy. How do refugees in Germany view the issue?
Angela Merkel buys time in government crisis over asylum
Chancellor Angela Merkel has got her Interior Minister Horst Seehofer to agree to wait for an upcoming EU summit before imposing new border controls. His asylum reform plan could threaten the EU immigration system.
Italy's populists pile pressure on Germany's Merkel
Italy's new government appears at loggerheads with Germany on migration. But dig deeper and there is common room to cooperate despite the rhetoric.
News
Saxony's interior minister backs Seehofer's 'master plan'
As the dispute within Germany's coalition on the issue of migration continues, Saxony's Interior Minister Roland Wöller has weighed in. He is demanding that certain asylum seekers be turned back at Germany's eastern borders.
Germany asylum applications drop 70 percent
The number of people claiming asylum in Germany fell to 222,560 last year, according to European Union figures. The data could provide some relief for Chancellor Angela Merkel as she fights to save her coalition.
Refugee stands trial in Germany over alleged murder of teen
Fifteen-year-old Mia was stabbed to death in the southwestern town of Kandel last December. Her ex-boyfriend, a refugee, has been charged with her murder, triggering a series of anti-migrant protests.
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Understanding Europe
Fact check: Support for refugees with disabilities
Many refugees fleeing war and conflict have disabilities. These can range from mobility issues to special educational needs to sensory impairment. What kind of help can you receive as a refugee with disabilities?
The Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act
As a foreigner in Germany, you may be eligible for benefits under the "Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz" under certain conditions. What does the Asylum Seeker's Benefits Act entail and what restrictions apply?
What to expect at an asylum interview
If you are seeking asylum, your first interview may determine whether you are accepted or rejected. It may be one of the most important conversations of your life. Lawers advise that you should prepare for the interview in order to have...
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...