From fear to freedom: LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety in Germany
Faced with rape threats, forced conversion therapy, and the necessity to flee their homeland, four queer individuals share their experiences with DW.
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European Commission President announces migration policy direction for new term
Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as President of the European Commission for a second term on Thursday. She quickly announced how she wanted to use that role to shape Europe's migration policy over the coming five years.
Report: 118 unaccompanied minors remain missing in UK, feared to have been trafficked
New research has found that 118 unaccompanied children housed in Home Office-run hotels remain unaccounted for. Experts said the findings highlight the compounded precarity faced by unaccompanied children seeking asylum.
Tighter borders may threaten EU's Schengen idea
One of the EU single market's cornerstones is the free movement of people and goods. But some governments are seeking stricter border controls, even within the European Union. The EU allows for this in certain cases.
Skilled professionals leaving Germany for other English speaking countries
Germany is faced with a massive skilled worker shortage which is further compounded by many engineers and scientists now entering retirement just as Germany is embarking on a massive digital transformation.