AfD politicians hope to use the group to combat the far-right party's xenophobic image ahead of key elections. The message is that all are welcome — so long as you agree to "an end to illegal mass immigration."
European regions have expressed a non-binding opinion supporting the proposal by the European Commission to create a European border coast guard.
A right-wing smear against people who legally assist asylum-seekers has been named Germany's non-word of the year for 2018. The term, seen as defamatory and discrediting, was first used by Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU.
Europe's far-right parties share a basic skepticism about the European Union, though they have very different views about how to deal with the bloc itself. Here's what you need to know.
Statistics and current affairs clearly indicate that Spain has somehow avoided the populist, anti-migrant wave which has swept most of Europe. But are the country's policies really 'refugee-friendly' and will the arrival of a record number of migrants affect them?
Foreigners with "humanitarian protection" - including trafficking victims and children - are being expelled from hosting centers in Italy, following the approval of a controversial new decree.
The United States under President Donald Trump has pursued a tough stance on refugees coming from the Middle East and Africa and has cut admissions to the country. Will the European Union have to take in more refugees due to Trump's anti-migrant policies and how does his rhetoric influence European leaders?
Why did an Identitarian German NGO visit a Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon? Are they really about charity or are they putting the desperate in a predicament? Anchal Vohra met some of those refugees to find out.
Swedes will cast their votes this weekend in what is expected to be one of the most important general elections in the country’s recent history. Polls predict a narrow win for the ruling Social Democrat-Green coalition, but all eyes are on the populist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, which has been gaining ground.
A concert to protest neo-Nazi violence has drawn a massive crowd in Chemnitz. But as impressive as it was, it still doesn't negate the fact that thousands of people fear their country is being overwhelmed by migrants.
Before Chemnitz, there was Kandel. The western German town has seen months of pro- and anti-migrant protests over a teen girl's murder. With a verdict on the way, residents hope their streets will soon return to normal.
The Songhoi Blues band was formed by four Malians who were forced to flee their country due to war and persecution. They use music as a weapon to fight violence.