German crime statistics: false blame on migrants?
Is it true that the crime rate in Germany is higher among immigrants? Statistics suggest as much, but numbers by themselves can be misleading. An expert explains what's behind them.
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UK: Could allegations of false claims of domestic violence to obtain residence affect genuine claimants?
According to a BBC undercover investigation, unregulated immigration advisors are allegedly encouraging people to make false claims of domestic abuse to secure their right to stay in the UK. Rights advocates say that this puts an ev1
Farmhands needed: Morocco's changing role in migration
For years, Morocco has been a transit country for migrants — mostly from sub-Saharan Africa — hoping to reach Europe. But that is now changing, as more and more people are choosing to stay in the North African nation for longer peri1
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French Minister of the Interior launches plan to relieve prefectures and cut residence processing times in half
The French Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, unveiled a "comprehensive plan" to speed up the processing of residence permit renewals, while 930,000 people's files are currently waiting. With the digitization of procedures via1
'Not guilty' plea of underage Afghan accused of piloting migrant boat will test new UK border laws
An Afghan teen appeared in court this week, denying culpability for allegedly endangering the lives of dozens of migrants during an irregular crossing to Britain in January. Prosecutors charged the young migrant under a recently int1
Spain dismantles suspected smuggling ring moving people from Algeria
Authorities in Spain have dismantled a suspected migrant smuggling network that had been operating across the Western Mediterranean and Algeria. The investigation into the case was supported by French officials and Europol. Several1
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Italy: Population stabilizes due to migration but debate continues over how best to reset Europe's demographics
For the first time in years, Italy, which was at the forefront of Europe's general demographic decline, has reported that its population has remained largely stable over the last year. But, as more and more European countries strugg1
UK immigration rule changes 2026: What you need to know
The latest reforms in UK immigration laws aim to tighten border controls, streamline work visa and settlement processes, and update asylum procedures. InfoMigrants breaks down what you need to know if you are looking to apply for a1
German Parliament agrees to implement Common European Asylum Policy, tightening rules still further
The German Parliament has voted in favor of implementing the new Common European Asylum System and has agreed on toughening up its approach to irregular migration still further. The measures aim to speed up asylum procedures and the1