German court deals blow to Merz’s migration crackdown – POLITICO
The plaintiffs in the case were an Afghan woman who, before the Taliban takeover, worked as a law…
Germany sees 50% decline in asylum application in first half of 2025
Published on 05/07/2025 – 13:40 GMT+2•Updated 13:54 ADVERTISEMENT According to reports by German media outlets, the number of…
Berlin calls Europe’s immigration hard-liners to summit on asylum rules – POLITICO
The aim of the summit is a declaration containing concrete ideas — including on border protection and deporting…
Austria becomes first EU country to deport Syrian convict since Assad’s fall – POLITICO
The 32-year-old man was granted asylum in Austria in 2014 but lost his refugee status in 2019 due…
Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaos
AARHUS, Denmark — Denmark launched its presidency of the European Union on Thursday with a call for Europe…
Poland’s tit-for-tat border checks further weaken Schengen – POLITICO
“Poland’s western border is ceasing to exist,” Mariusz Błaszczak, a senior PiS politician, warned last week. He blamed…
Poland to impose border checks with Germany, Lithuania – POLITICO
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday defended Germany’s border checks. “We naturally want to preserve this Schengen area, but freedom…
Meet the first ‘scientific refugees’ fleeing the US for France – POLITICO
Brian Sandberg, a professor of history at Northern Illinois University who researches climate change during the Little Ice…
Iranians who’ve been in the US for decades are being arrested in Trump deportation drive
Mandonna “Donna” Kashanian lived in the United States for 47 years, married a U.S. citizen and raised their…
Austrian chancellor sees anti-immigration ally in Merz – POLITICO
Stocker said he viewed Austria as “a pioneer” in promoting stricter European policies on asylum claims. Germany has…