German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has drawn criticism for proposing to revoke citizenship for dual nationals convicted of crimes, amid a migration-focused election campaign. Critics accuse him of discriminatory rhetoric and al1
The conservative Christian Social Union in Bavaria has said it will only accept migrants who pay their own way. Experts see their policy proposals as electioneering and potentially illegal.
Spain continues to face significant migrant arrivals. While the Canary Islands recorded record numbers in 2024, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean are also struggling to cope with migrants reaching its shores. Meanwhile, the1
For many Afghan refugees in Pakistan, basic sanitation is a daily struggle. Makeshift toilets don't provide women and girls in refugee camps enough privacy, dignity or safety.
The eastern European nations of Bulgaria and Romania have joined the Schengen zone -- 18 years after they first acceded to the EU. While people in these countries celebrate their new freedom, many European nations have implemented t1