Greece urges EU to allow freedom of movement for refugees
Greece has accused the EU of applying a double standard when dealing with Ukrainians fleeing the war, compared with the victims of other conflicts.
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Stuck in a neocolonialist past: Is the migration brain drain an outdated concept?
The movement of highly skilled labor from developing countries to richer ones is largely seen as a negative trend. But voluntary migration is nuanced and complex.
Poor prospects prompt Nigerians to leave for Europe
Insecurity, high unemployment and graft are just some of the things plaguing Nigeria, Africa's most populous country. As these issues are getting worse, more and more Nigerians are trying to emigrate to Europe and North America. They even have a word for going abroad.
Italy's far-right election forerunner sparks controversy, vows to 'defend borders'
The leader of Italy's far-right Brothers of Italy (FdI) party, Giorgia Meloni, has proposed once again a "naval blockade" to stop the departure of migrants towards Italy. Further sparking condemnation by political rivals and activists, Meloni posted a video on her Twitter account showing the rape of a Ukrainian woman by a migrant in an Italian city.
How Germany's new immigration law gives refugees hope
Thousands of rejected asylum seekers in Germany are left fighting a tangle of bureaucracy for years. DW's Ben Knight has met two for whom a new law will offer the chance to stay longer.
Aminata Toure becomes first Black German in state Cabinet
As the social affairs, youth, family, seniors and equality minister of Schleswig-Holstein, Aminata Toure has pledged to fight for more diversity in politics. She's the first Black member of a German state government.
'Tales from the Border' – revisit InfoMigrants' award-winning podcast
InfoMigrants's feature podcast "Tales from the Border" takes listeners on an audio journey across the political and physical barriers that confront migrants as they attempt to reach their destination in Europe.
Germany: Over 1 in 4 people have 'migrant background'
The number of people with "migrant background" — foreigners and people with foreign roots — keeps rising in Germany, with Turkey, Poland and Russia the top three countries of familial origin.
Germany still most desired EU destination for migrants of all backgrounds
Germany remains the number one destination country for migrants in Europe, according to the Migration Report 2020, published by the German government on Wednesday. Overall immigration to Germany, however, fell by 23.9% compared to numbers in 2019.
InfoMigrants launches podcast 'Tales from the Border'
On November 11, InfoMigrants is launching its first English podcast called "Tales from the Border". In eight episodes, the feature format takes listeners on an audio journey across the political and physical barriers that confront migrants as they attempt to reach their destination in Europe.
France accuses Belarus' Lukashenko of migrant trafficking
French Secretary of State for European Affairs Clément Beaune has accused the family of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko of being behind 'human trafficking' to the European Union.
Is Europe ready for a post-COVID migration wave?
Unauthorized immigration to Europe went down at the peak of the pandemic. As EU countries reopen, migrant flows are back up. What does it mean for the EU — and for migrants?