Requests for humanitarian protection in Italy have seen a sharp decline since the Salvini security decree was enacted into law in December, with 50,000 fewer migrants in reception centers. Requests totaled just two percent in the first 20 days of this year, compared to 26 percent during the same period in 2018.
For refugees with subsidiary protection in Germany, the number of family reunification applications processed in 2018 was considerably lower than the goal set by the government. The foreign ministry is currently assessing whether it can roll over the leftover contingent of 1,740 cases into 2019.
Germany is forcing people displaced by the Syrian war to get documents and hand over money at Syrian consulates loyal to Bashar Assad. Refugee advocates say this is inhumane and supports the brutal Assad regime.
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.
A Swedish court has ruled that the suspension of family unifications, under a provisional Swedish law, violates the right to family unity and the best interest of minors who are granted subsidiary protection.
German authorities report an increasing number of migrants traveling abroad without knowing that they might not be allowed to do so. We've compiled a list of what rules and restrictions apply to various groups of migrants.
As of August, refugees in Germany with subsidiary protection can apply for family reunification. The German government fixed a maximum contingent of 1000 people per month who may come to the country. But only a small fraction of applications has been approved.
Germany has restarted family reunifications for refugees with a limited protection status two years after the policy was suspended in a bid to curb new arrivals. The issue has caused tension inside Merkel's government.
A new act going into effect in Germany on August 1 will again allow refugees with subsidiary protection to bring their family members to Germany. InfoMigrants takes a look at how the regulation works.
In 2018 just 6.5 percent of applicants for international protection in Italy have been granted refugee status, while 61 percent of requests have been turned down.
The ruling coalition parties have shared details about family reunions for persons under subsidiary protection, which are due to begin in August 2018. The plan to allow 1,000 family members to join per month had to go through a lot of revision until all parties were happy with a compromise.
Asylum seekers who have already been recognized as refugees in another EU country are not allowed to be granted asylum in Germany. Nevertheless, thousands have been filing asylum applications and then suing against deportation — mostly with success.