Germany cuts funding for integration of refugees
The German Interior Ministry is restricting access to voluntary integration courses for immigrants, citing budget constraints. Many critics consider this a disastrous decision.
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'In which year was Napoleon crowned?': The civic test in France, an 'easy' exam for some, 'oh-oh' for others
Since January 1, 2026, foreigners applying for a residence permit, resident card, or naturalization in France for the first time must pass a civic exam. InfoMigrants went to an exam center in the Paris suburbs to observe several of1
Accompanying migrants through the Sahara
Thousands of people from Africa attempt to reach Europe via the Mediterranean. The EU is disrupting these migration routes and outsourcing its border control responsibilities to countries in the Sahara and Sahel regions.
Netherlands could expect nearly 20,000 more asylum cases if asylum reform laws are passed
The Netherlands might have to process 19,000 additional asylum cases in 2028 if certain legal changes are implemented as planned. Authorities have warned that extra capacities have to be created to deal with the changes. Immigration1
In Graz, Austria, a migrant council seeks to obtain local voting rights for foreigners
The Migrants' Advisory Council in the city of Graz in Austria was established to represent the interests of migrants in Graz and advise the city administration on their issues. After three decades of work, the council now strives to1