European regions support creation of EU Coast Guard
European regions have expressed a non-binding opinion supporting the proposal by the European Commission to create a European border coast guard.
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'Anti-deportation industry' named Germany's Non-Word of the Year 2018
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.
How Europe's far-right parties view the EU
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.
Myth or reality: Is Spain the most friendly European state for refugees?
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?
New Italian decree forces migrants to leave from asylum seeker center in Crotone, Italy
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.
How does Trump's anti-refugee policy affect the EU?
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?
What is a German alt-right NGO doing in Lebanon?
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.
Surge by anti-migrant candidates ahead of Swedish election
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.
Chemnitz rocks against the far-right
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.
Right-wing protesters take to the streets ahead of Kandel teen murder verdict
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.
Music is a weapon against violence for the Malian Songhoy Blues band
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.
Italian Interior Ministry cuts costs to lodge migrants
The Italian Interior Ministry has proposed new rules to cut the costs of migrant reception, including shared cafeterias for migrants and for the migrants to clean their own lodgings.