About 80 people on the street, mainly migrants, were given places in emergency centers and hotels following an action on Saturday by the "collective requisition." These activists, along with homeless people, occupied empty wings of the Hôtel-Dieu hospital in Paris, demanding accommodation.
In November, the Espero Association opened a couture workshop in Antony, south of Paris. The organization aims to offer a group of uniquely talented refugees their first professional experience in France. Major French brands have already offered fabric remnants, while others are considering collaborations to produce pieces 100% made in France.
The popular German band Revolverheld has donated an unspecified amount of its proceeds to the German Sea-Eye charity. The funds will be enough to finance one week at sea for the private search-and-rescue mission's Alan Kurdi vessel.
Last week the police installed water taps, showers and toilets near the migrant camp in Grande-Synthe after having been ordered to do so by the Council of State. Relief groups welcome the new facilities but say there aren't enough of them.
Italian authorities have charged 10 administrators and advisers at a migrant aid cooperative with theft. They are accused of stealing funds that were allocated for asylum seekers' services.