Germany and four other EU countries have agreed on a plan to create return centers outside the EU to facilitate deportations of migrants who cannot be returned to their home countries, supported by...
Germany and four other EU countries have agreed on a plan to create return centers outside the EU to facilitate deportations of migrants who cannot be returned to their home countries, supported by a new European asylum system and targeting operational launch by June 2026.
The EU is debating a restrictive asylum reform amid growing humanitarian needs and shrinking global aid funding, with Germany playing a key role in the policy discussions.
Germany experienced a drop in deportation orders in 2025, while foreign professionals, especially doctors, continue to play a vital role in the country’s workforce.
Landkreis Harburg in Niedersachsen is launching a Welcome Center to support local businesses in attracting and integrating international skilled workers amid significant sectoral labor shortages.
A detailed overview of how Germany evaluates and decides on asylum applications, emphasizing the legal criteria and procedures involved.
Germany has extended temporary border controls until September 2026 due to persistent migration-related challenges and security concerns, as outlined by government officials.
Germany launches the 'LeIQ.Connect' project with 1.75 million euros funding to help companies integrate immigrant workers through language support and community cohesion, complementing efforts to promote workforce inclusivity.
Germany leads European discussions at the Munich Security Conference to advance third-country asylum solutions through cooperative models and legal frameworks.
Amid shifting global power dynamics, Europe faces security uncertainties while Germany confronts challenges from Taliban-controlled Afghan diplomatic missions affecting refugees and asylum policies.
As Munich prepares for the March 8 municipal elections, candidates with migration backgrounds engage in discussions on representation and anti-discrimination efforts in city politics.
In 2024, Germany reported a 35% decline in net migration and asylum applications but a historic high in naturalizations due to citizenship reforms.
In 2024, Germany saw declining immigration and lower asylum applications, while naturalizations hit a record high, amid human rights scrutiny over migrants' conditions.
Germany introduces new 2026 asylum reforms aligning with EU policies, including detention rules for "Dublin cases" and improved labor market access for asylum seekers, amid criticism from human rights groups.
Germany's restrictive visa policy for Iranian professionals amid political tensions aggravates the country's skilled labor shortages and raises concerns about foreign policy coherence.
Germany and Italy have signed comprehensive agreements to enhance cooperation in defense, economy, and migration following January 2026 government consultations.
Germany and Italy convened high-level talks proposing deeper EU market integration, enhanced defense cooperation, and aligned migration policies to boost economic growth and strategic collaboration.
Germany and four EU partners are collaborating to create 'Return Hubs' in third countries to expedite deportations of rejected asylum seekers under the new EU asylum framework, amid both support and criticism.
Syrians in Germany are primarily gaining citizenship rather than returning home amid ongoing humanitarian concerns and political debates on repatriation.
Syrian immigrants in Germany increasingly opt for naturalization over returning to Syria amid ongoing humanitarian challenges and political debates.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's economy relies heavily on foreign workers amid labor shortages, with initiatives launched to promote their integration and streamline immigration processes.
Germany has halted its program to admit endangered Afghan refugees, though legal actions have allowed some visas to be issued amid ongoing challenges.
Germany has halted its admission program for endangered Afghan migrants, prompting legal challenges and humanitarian advocacy amid fears of Taliban repression.
Ten years after the Cologne New Year's Eve assaults, Germany faces ongoing migration debates and Afghan refugee resettlement challenges.
Ten years after the Kölner Silvesternacht, its profound impact continues to influence German society and politics, shaping discourse on migration and security.
Thüringen is addressing its aging and shrinking population through family support policies and immigration, amid political debate and data-driven strategies.
Germany's migration policy in 2025 faces key challenges in enforcement, EU cooperation, and legislative delays ahead of 2026 asylum reforms.
German leaders call for compassionate politics and urgent healthcare reforms to address social inequities and systemic challenges in 2026.
The mandatory work policy for asylum seekers in Schleiz, Thuringia, has doubled job placements and improved integration since February 2024, with other regions now adopting the model.
Germany marks a policy milestone by deporting a convicted criminal to Syria for the first time since 2011, signaling a shift in immigration and security measures.
Germany has deported a convicted criminal to Syria for the first time since 2011 amid policy changes that consider the Syrian civil war over, alongside related deportations to Afghanistan.
Germany receives 141 Afghan refugees via a government-organized charter flight amid Pakistani deadline pressures and criticism over halted resettlement programs.
Germany receives 141 Afghan refugees amid pressure to meet Pakistan's resettlement deadline, while policy shifts and legal battles continue to shape admission efforts.
Germany issued over 100,000 family reunification visas in 2025, marking a decline linked to the suspension of visas for certain protected refugees, particularly Syrians.
Germany issued over 100,000 family reunification visas in 2025, mostly to Turkish and Syrian nationals, with a notable decline due to policy restrictions on subsidiary protection holders.
Afghan refugees in Germany share hopes and difficulties as the government falls short on its refugee resettlement promises and faces ethical critiques.
Germany aims to admit over 500 Afghan refugees by the end of 2025 amid a Pakistani-imposed deadline for processing them, following commitments made after the Taliban takeover.
Political and societal tensions rise in Germany as churches, authorities, and public opinion clash over the use and limits of Kirchenasyl amid deportation enforcement.
German politics in 2025 were marked by domestic migration debates, a contentious coalition, and strained international relations amid US-Russia tensions.
Germany aims to finalize the resettlement of 535 Afghan refugees from Pakistan by the end of 2025, amid cooperation with Pakistani authorities and political challenges.
A 21-year-old man was detained in Magdeburg for planning a terrorist attack after legally entering Germany; authorities plan to deport him amid ongoing security concerns.