The current influx of refugees to Germany – with 1.5 million asylum applications since 2015 – is sometimes described as "unprecedented." But is that actually accurate? We take a look at the biggest previous refugee trends in Germany.
In Turkey's urban areas, people have become increasingly hostile towards Syrians, according to a new report. To keep the tensions from boiling over, government authorities and NGOs must take swift action.
Although most borders on the Balkan route from Turkey to Western Europe have been closed for almost three years, the flow of migrants has not stopped. People smuggling is booming, and new trafficking hubs are being established.
A group of scientists believes that they have found a cheap and easy way to improve refugee placement: an algorithm that picks where people should be placed based on their chances to find employment. But people familiar with the placement process are skeptical.
Local governments have to shoulder most of the costs for people who are allowed to stay in Germany after their asylum application is rejected. City and county representatives believe this imposes an unjust burden on local communities.
For pregnant asylum seekers, knowing that they are expecting a child can make their life in a new country even more stressful. However, the German state and a variety of charities offer support to expectant mothers.
German interior minister Thomas de Maiziere recently said that “part of the pull-effect to Germany" for refugees was that "the benefits for refugees are quite high." But how much money do asylum seekers and refugees in Germany actually get?
There's hardly anyone more qualified to help migrants and refugees new to Germany than former newcomers themselves. This is the premise of AfricanTide, an organization that runs a refugee shelter and multiple programs for migrants and refugees in Dortmund, Germany.
Joining the federal volunteer service program can give refugees and migrants the opportunity to get to know the German job market and to contribute to their local community. InfoMigrants spoke to refugee volunteers and an organizer for the program about their experiences.
Denmark is sandwiched between two of the most popular destinations for asylum seekers in Europe, Sweden and Germany. Though generally known as a liberal welfare-state, the country has taken in far fewer refugees in recent years then its neighbors – both per capita and total.
What is a great first stop if you're a refugee seeking help in Sweden, Germany, Italy or Greece? InfoMigrants collected information on organizations that might be helpful.