pro migrant campaign

• United Kingdom

An attempt to deport two migrants considered illegal by the authorities led to a neighborhood protest in the Scottish city of Glasgow last week, forcing the police to release the two foreign nationals.

• Italy

An Italian man, Stefano Lotumolo, is walking from the Umbria town of Assisi to Riace, in Calabria, to meet with former mayor Mimmo Lucano as part of an initiative to raise public awareness on the importance of welcoming migrants.

• Germany

Around 5,000 demonstrators have marched in Berlin to call on Germany to do more for refugees and migrants made homeless in Greece. Protesters said the government should not block state or local efforts to help.

• France

Thousands of people marched in Paris and across France on Saturday in a string of protests against racism, alleged police violence and other social injustices, including undocumented migrants.

• Italy

The campaign wanted to force the EU to introduce more welcoming asylum and migration laws. While it did not gather the necessary signatures across Europe, the campaign exceeded expectations in Italy - and beyond.

• Italy

Mimmo Lucano, Riace's suspended mayor, has launched a new initiative to support integration projects for migrants in the southern Italian town. The projects were blocked after the pro-migrant politician was accused of corruption and helping illegal immigration last year.

• Greece

The migrants managed to rescue dozens of people who were trapped by the flames of the summer wildfire. Greek officials hope this will counter anti-migrant opinions in Europe.

• Italy

The world of culture and theater are taking action for Mediterranea, a mission that is trying to help defend the rights of migrants with the Italian-flagged Mare Ionio ship. The vessel is sailing between Libya, Malta and Italy.

• France

The migrant rescue organization SOS Mediterranee said on Friday that its headquarters in the French city of Marseille had been "attacked" by far right activists. Meanwhile, thousands of people attended rallies across Europe on Saturday to show solidarity for the NGO and its rescue mission.

• Germany

Anti-racism demonstrators in Hamburg called for safe migration routes and an end to right-wing extremism. The march comes after the eastern German town of Chemnitz experienced several anti-immigrant protests.

• Germany

More than 12,000 people protested against racism across western Germany, two weeks after far-right violence in the east. The demonstrators took issue with countries like Afghanistan being considered safe for return.

• Germany

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.