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Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Merz defiant on pushbacks after court blow DW 06/03/2025

Chancellor Merz defends asylum seeker border pushbacks despite legal ruling declaring them illegal.
#uk
France politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

UK pressures France to crack down on small boat crossings

UK officials are urging France to allow intervention in migrant crossings to better manage the situation.
Pressure is mounting on France to tighten laws governing migrant rescues at sea.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Arrests after asylum hotel protests in England

Protests occurred in England over hotels housing asylum seekers, resulting in fifteen arrests amid clashes between anti-migrant and counter protest groups.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Gang leaders among first to be hit by small boat sanctions

The UK has frozen the assets of gang leaders and small boat suppliers to combat human smuggling.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK sanctions 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling

The United Kingdom has sanctioned 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling, under a new financial sanctions regime targeting those facilitating the travel of refugees and migrants across the English Channel via small boats.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany updates: Berlin deports dozens of Iraqi citizens DW 07/22/2025

Some 43 Iraqi citizens were deported from Germany on a charter flight to Baghdad, as part of the government's enforcement of tougher migration policies. The Ministry of Justice of Thuringia stated that those deported were primarily "single men" who were required to leave and included individuals with previous criminal convictions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Dobrindt talks migration with EU ministers DW 07/18/2025

EU interior ministers will meet at Zugspitze to discuss migration policy changes.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Preparations to deliver Patriot missile systems to Ukraine under way, Nato's top Europe commander says Europe live

A new UK-Germany bilateral treaty addresses smuggling, defense exports, and industrial ties, with a focus on unauthorized migration.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Greece in the middle of a new refugee crisis? DW 07/16/2025

Greece's officials characterize the current refugee influx as a serious threat, likening it to an 'invasion' and 'emergency' situation.
#uk-france-relations
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Ireland isn't tearing up migration system in relation to this' - Simon Harris on visa refusal for Palestinian children on GAA trip

Ireland isn't just tearing up its migration system or rules in relation to this. Every visa has to be issued on its merits, particularly when it involves minors.
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#trump-administration
#germany
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany moves to end family reunification for refugees

Germany's Federal Cabinet passed a bill to suspend family reunification for migrants with subsidiary protection status, tightening immigration policies.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Cabinet mulls family reunification curbs DW 05/28/2025

Germany plans to limit family reunification for refugees under temporary status.
New bill coincides with coalition agreement, aiming to reduce migration pull factors.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Germany's new border policy rejecting asylum seekers without proper checks is ruled illegal by court.
Civil liberties in Germany are increasingly under threat, with concerns over freedom of speech and assembly.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Cabinet mulls family reunification curbs DW 05/28/2025

Germany plans to limit family reunification for refugees under temporary status.
New bill coincides with coalition agreement, aiming to reduce migration pull factors.
#border-control
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Swedish migration minister called to testify to parliament about relative's white supremacism links

Johan Forssell was summoned to a parliamentary committee to address questions about a close relative's connections to white power extremism, amid concerns over Sweden's security.
Europe news
#chancellor-merz
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Chancellor Merz defends controversial migration policies after a court ruling, asserting their necessity for public safety.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Chancellor Merz defends controversial migration policies after a court ruling, asserting their necessity for public safety.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Europe should reduce US and China dual dependencies', Macron warns

Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for European countries to reduce their dual dependencies on the US and China, stating that such dependencies threaten fair trade and economic sustainability.
Europe politics
#schengen-area
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Merz wants 'quick' EU tariff deal with US DW 07/03/2025

Germany seeks direct agreements with the Taliban for deportations of Afghan migrants.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Wants to Deputize National Guard as Immigration Judges And Build More Alligator Alcatraz' Facilities in Florida

Trump supports DeSantis' plan to use National Guard as immigration judges and approve the construction of new migrant facilities.
#journalism
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws

Denmark has adopted restrictive migration policies, surprising many who expect far-right groups to lead such movements.
Germany politics
fromSpiegel
5 months ago

A "Little Coalition" for Germany: Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up

European defense spending is a major focus in coalition discussions after the election.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

I'm going to get better as Tory leader, Badenoch says

Badenoch stated that the interviews reflect a commitment to improvement, and she emphasized that the learning process in leadership is ongoing and dynamic.
UK politics
#uk-immigration
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK news

UK to time limit visas for roles below graduate level under new migration plan

Skilled overseas workers' visas are now time-limited unless securing degree-level jobs as part of new migration plans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Labour targets international students claiming asylum after losses to Reform in local elections

The UK government plans to tighten asylum processes for international students as part of a broader immigration reform agenda.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement

UK migrants will now wait 10 years for permanent settlement, affecting current residents and new applicants.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Labour targets international students claiming asylum after losses to Reform in local elections

The UK government plans to tighten asylum processes for international students as part of a broader immigration reform agenda.
#german-politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany politics

Germany updates: Greens, Left slam Merz's migration policy DW 06/03/2025

The conservative government is accused of creating illegal migration policies that undermine European law and distract from pressing domestic issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Germany politics

Germany needs a unifier. In Merz, it is getting a chancellor whose instincts are to divide | Chris Reiter and Will Wilkes

Friedrich Merz's hardline migration strategy backfired, fracturing party unity and raising concerns about Germany's political future.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Germany needs a unifier. In Merz, it is getting a chancellor whose instincts are to divide | Chris Reiter and Will Wilkes

Friedrich Merz's hardline migration strategy backfired, fracturing party unity and raising concerns about Germany's political future.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Who will be most affected by move to end fast-track German citizenship?

Germany's cabinet passed a bill to end the three-year fast track for citizenship, requiring five years for naturalization instead.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Cabinet approves family reunification curbs DW 05/28/2025

Dobrindt emphasized the need to significantly reduce 'pull factors' to Germany, indicating that the country must adopt a stricter stance on family reunification for certain migrants.
Germany politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Starmer migration plan will damage Wales, FM fears

Eluned Morgan expresses concern over Sir Keir Starmer's migration plans potentially damaging Wales and urges for better support and investment.
UK politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

Sweden Democrats welcome citizenship freeze as 'step in right direction'

The Sweden Democrats support a halt to citizenship approvals due to new security checks, anticipating lowered foreign citizenship grants.
April saw only six citizenship approvals, a significant decline from March's 3,234, due to stalled processes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer tells MPs he will fight Farage as Labour' at anxious private meeting

Labour will actively combat Nigel Farage and Reform UK, emphasizing the need to demonstrate party achievements and unite against anti-worker sentiments.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

PM signals youth mobility scheme could be part of EU deal

Sir Keir Starmer signals a potential EU youth mobility scheme, emphasizing it would not restore pre-Brexit freedom of movement.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Poland presidential election 2025: From migration to EU, what's at stake?

Both main candidates in Poland's presidential election share anti-migrant sentiment despite diverging views on the EU.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

PM's Albania trip shows tricky path on migration

The UK Prime Minister is focusing on reducing illegal migration through strategies in Albania and EUR cooperation, distancing from previous policies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Starmer defends plans to curb net migration after backlash from MPs

Keir Starmer's migration plan aims for integration and control but has sparked backlash likened to Enoch Powell's rhetoric.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany updates: Merz govt to reject more asylum-seekers DW 05/07/2025

Germany's government under Chancellor Merz is increasing border police to implement stricter migration policies while ensuring that it doesn't negatively affect neighboring countries.
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 months ago

'Enormous potential': How Sweden's migration minister wants to attract international talent

"I've just listened to [the healthcare workers'] stories about why they ended up in Sweden. But having said that, we need to get even better in the future."
UK news
#rwanda
Europe politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

In the Battle for Next Pope, Cardinal Erdo Emerges as a Conservative Favorite

Cardinal Erdo's migration stance contrasts with Pope Francis' compassion, highlighting divisions in the Catholic Church.
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 months ago

Why is Sweden asking citizenship applicants extra security questions?

The Swedish government has introduced strict security checks for citizenship applicants to ensure national security.
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Germany halts flights carrying Afghans at risk of persecution

We don't want any more flights from Afghanistan to Germany. We want criminals and dangerous individuals flown back to Afghanistan," said senior CDU lawmaker Jens Spahn.
Germany news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after flap over migration

Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday at the Vatican, wishing him well after his recent health challenges.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal

UK and France are negotiating a scheme to manage illegal migrants crossing the Channel, coupling it with family reunion admissions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

They Hate Our Country': Trump Launches Stunning Attack On CNN After Being Goaded by El Salvador's President

President Trump and El Salvador's Bukele criticized U.S. media for underreporting positive border security numbers during their Oval Office meeting.
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