Germany’s AfD welcomes border controls to 'combat illegal migration'
Germany’s anti-migrant AfD party has welcomed one aspect of the restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, namely border controls.
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Greek civilian militias patrol border amid migrant and refugee crisis
Armed Greek civilians have begun patrolling the Greek-Turkish border region. They say they are helping keep villages safe and protect private property. DW reporter Kostas Simeonidis joined one of their patrols.
Council of Europe launches alarm on growth in racist crimes
The Council of Europe has launched an alarm over the growth in racism and violence against minorities and NGOs in Europe, fed by ultra-nationalism, antisemitism, and hate against Muslims.
AfD criticizes German cardinal over sea rescue donation
Senior German Cardinal Reinhard Marx donated €50,000 to a charity that supports migrant rescues at sea. Germany's far-right AfD has demanded an explanation, arguing such sea missions boost business for people smugglers.
Grenade found at Madrid youth migrant center puts spotlight on 'climate of hate'
A youth migrant center in Madrid was evacuated Wednesday after police found a hand-grenade on the premises. The center had made headlines last month when the anti-immigrant Vox party claimed its presence had allegedly caused an increase in crime in the neighborhood.
Far-right German AfD lawmakers meet Assad representatives in Syria
Members of Germany's far-right populist AfD visited Syria to prove that the country is a "safe country of origin" for migrants. They also aim to increase economic ties between Germany and the war-torn country.
Fact check: Rumors about Syrian refugees in Turkey
There's a growing animosity towards Syrian refugees in Turkey, driven in large parts by rumors and gossip. What are those rumors exactly? InfoMigrants takes a look.
In Orban's Hungary, more migrants due to labor shortage
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.
German 'welcome culture' still a new concept, study finds
Right-wing extremist protests are on the rise and migrants continue to be targeted for violence. Has Germany's "welcome culture" come to an end? A new study by the Bertelsmann Foundation suggests otherwise.
German right-wing extremists planned 'hunt' of migrants: reports
A police report seen by German media has found that extreme right protesters explicitly tried to violently chase down foreigners. Disagreement over whether such a "hunt" took place nearly toppled the German goverment.
Germany: Identitarian movement classified as right-wing extremist
Germany's domestic intelligence service has identified the country's Identitarian movement as an extremist entity. The group, which claims to defend European identity through ethnopluralist ideology, has gained traction.
Germany: Death threats sent to pro-refugee politicians
As the investigation of the killing of Walter Lübcke intensifies, Cologne's mayor and several other German politicians have had their lives threatened. Police say the threats likely also stem from right-wing extremists.