Fact check: Does childbirth guarantee residency?
Some believe that if they give birth on European soil, they will somehow receive a residency permit or some form of protection. Let's look at what the law says about this.
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Fact check: Are migrants more at risk during the coronavirus pandemic?
The novel coronavirus is highly contagious and can spread at an exponential pace. Migrants and refugees living in communal facilities are one of the highest risk groups during the COVID-19 pandemic because social distancing is virtually impossible for them.
Fact check: Fake rumors about the coronavirus
There is also a lot of disinformation and fake news when it comes to how coronavirus might affect you and your health. We take a look at some of the main rumors circulating on social media.
Fact check: What's the new skilled immigration law in Germany? ('Fachkräftezuwanderungsgesetz')
The Skilled Immigration Act is due to come into force on March 1. It will allow foreigners from non-EU countries and with certain skills to apply for work permits, and move to Germany using legal channels. Let's find out more.
Fact check: Medical care for migrants without documents
If you don’t have legal documents in a European country, it’s often extremely complicated to see a doctor. But in most European countries, there are ways to get help if you’re sick. We take a look at Germany.
Fact check: Rumors about Syrian refugees in Turkey
There's a growing animosity towards Syrian refugees in Turkey, driven in large parts by rumors and gossip. What are those rumors exactly? InfoMigrants takes a look.
Fact check: Venezuelans seeking asylum in the EU
In March, Venezuelan asylum-seekers made up the second highest number of nationals seeking protection in the EU, following those coming from Syria. How are Venezuelans coming to Europe and why are they seeking asylum?
Fact check: Push-backs from Croatia to Bosnia
Over the past year, many migrants trying to cross into the EU through unofficial border crossings between Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina have reported brutal treatment by Croatian border police. In a recent TV interview, the Croatian president admitted border guards were forcing migrants back over the border. InfoMigrants takes a look at the situation.
Fact check: The UNHCR resettlement program
You might have heard of the resettlement program that relocates refugees to another country. Many people wonder: How does it work, and who gets chosen?
Fact check: Can you lose your refugee status?
Refugee status and subsidiary protection are not necessarily permanent. Under what circumstance can these statuses be revoked?
Fact check: What rights do rejected asylum seekers have?
Even if your application for asylum has been rejected in Germany, you have certain rights. What are these?
Fact check: School systems in Europe
All kids have to go to school in Europe – including those of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers. But the public school systems vary from country to country, and can be quite confusing. Here's a short overview.