Denmark tells Syrian refugees to return to Damascus
Zero asylum seekers -- that is essentially the Danish government's ultimate goal. Now, it is ordering Syrian refugees to return to Damascus, which Copenhagen says is safe.
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Demonstrators gather at Berlin airport to protest deportation flight to Afghanistan
Deportation flights of asylum-seekers to Afghanistan remain controversial, due to the precarious security situation there.
Ridle Baku: 'It's not easy for a Black guy to become a professional footballer'
Ridle Baku is a regular starter for Wolfsburg and one of Germany's great hopes. But the 22-year-old German of Congolese descent tells DW it's not easy for a young Black player to become a professional footballer.
EU to Turkey: Human rights issues are nonnegotiable
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Ankara must respect basic human rights norms if Turkey wants to have a stronger relationship with the EU.
Hertha Berlin sack goalkeeping coach over homophobic and anti-migrant comments
Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin have parted company with goalkeeping coach Zsolt Petry over comments made in an interview. Hertha said the homophobic and anti-migrant sentiments were not compatible with the club's values.
Greece: Despite EU funds, migrant conditions still lacking
The Greek island of Lesbos has become a symbol of Europe's failed refugee policies. European ideals are falling by the wayside in the refugee camps, but there are few alternatives elsewhere. Florian Schmitz reports.
Syrian refugee withdraws bid for German parliament seat after threats
Tareq Alaows caused a sensation last month when he announced his intention to run for Germany's parliament. Now, he says racism and threats have caused him to reconsider.
Germany presses on with deportations despite pandemic
Germany deported more than 750 people to Africa in 2020. Most African countries are ill-prepared to welcome rejected asylum seekers, and the coronavirus could make matters worse, activists say.
Why Denmark is clamping down on 'non-Western' residents
The Danish government plans to swap a controversial law targeting immigrant neighborhoods for another that cracks down harder. Rights groups warn that such moves could violate current laws against discrimination.
5 EU states urge others to take in more migrants
Ministers from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta and Spain have met in Athens to call for changes to the EU's pact on migration and asylum. They pushed for an EU-wide repatriation mechanism.
France rescues 72 migrants in Channel on way to UK
The coast guard was alerted that several boats were in trouble as they attempted to cross the English Channel to Britain.
Turkey migration deal a 'stain on EU rights record'
It’s been five years since the EU announced a migration deal with Turkey that many NGOs have said amounts to the bloc outsourcing its migration management.