immigration

• Germany

The "Heroes" project works to break down prejudices, stereotypes and patriarchal structures which are often the cause of oppression and violence 'in the name of honor'. Its members, trained "Heroes" who have migrant backgrounds themselves, hold workshops at schools with migrant peers who grew up with strong notions of traditional gender roles and protecting their family's honor. InfoMigrants met some "Heroes" in Berlin during one of their role-play based training sessions.

• United Kingdom

As the UK gears up for an election on December 12, all parties are busy launching their manifestoes and making promises. The Conservative Party, currently ruling as a minority government, has just promised a fast track “NHS Visa” to make it easier to attract and retain the hundreds of thousands of non-British health workers on which the country relies. Previously they would impose a 'zero-tolerance' policy on migration.

• Germany

Economist Herbert Brücker says Germany depends on immigrants. By 2060, the country will need these migrants to stay competitive — and he believes they will contribute to a more diverse and successful society.

• Germany

In large cities, up to 70% of inhabitants will have a migrant background in two decades, experts say. Germany will need to attract a "range of nationalities" to keep the "economy stable."

• Slovenia

The Slovenian Constitutional Court has scrapped an article of an immigration law that allowed the country to limit foreigners' access after a vote in parliament in the event of a migrant crisis.

• Italy

Over one million second-generation immigrants were born in Italy or travelled to the country at a very young age but are not citizens, according to a 2018 study conducted by the IDOS Study and Research Centre. The study will be presented to the public on October 24.

• Italy

Italy is third among European Union countries for the number of migrants present in the country, following Germany and the UK. That's according to an immigration report by Caritas and Migrantes. The top three nationalities for migrants in Italy are Romanian, Albanian and Moroccan.

• Hungary

New statistics show that Hungary, led by right-wing Premier Viktor Orban, is granting work permits to a growing number of foreigners. Experts say this dichotomy amid the government's anti-immigration propaganda leaves some Hungarians disoriented.

• France

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that France "cannot welcome everyone", the latest in a series of comments suggesting tighter new laws on immigration.

• United Kingdom
• Spain
• Malta

The Naples Orientale University works with other academic institutions on future immigration policies as part of a project that was discussed at a meeting on Monday, September 23, in the southern port city.

• Greece
• Germany

Germany's Federal Police reports a slight increase in irregular immigration by airplane. The majority of irregular migrants to Germany coming by air use the Schengen zone as a loophole.

• Italy
• Hungary

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto slammed the new Italian government's decision to open its ports to private charity ships disembarking migrants rescued at sea. He called the move "deplorable and dangerous" and said the move would create a lasting diplomatic clash between his country and Italy. His Italian counterpart meanwhile called for sanctions for EU member states who refuse to take on migrants under a proposed redistribution scheme.