Olympic swimmer sees need for better Germany integration
Swimmer Alaa Maso fled Syria in 2015 and, along with around a million others, arrived in Germany. After competing at the Paris Olympics in 2024, Maso is applying to become a German citizen.
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Libya: Nearly 15,000 migrants intercepted and returned since start of the year
Close to 15,000 interceptions at sea and nearly 35,000 arrivals in Italy alone to date this year: Libya continues to play a major role in Europe's migration narrative, as the EU continues to partner up with the North African nation.1
UK: Over 111,000 asylum cases overshadowed by migrant hotel debate
The political infighting over Britain's use of hotels for temporary migrant accommodation has further heated up in recent days. New figures show that the UK is grappling with new levels of asylum procedures.
Poland rocked by anti-immigration protests as demographics evolve
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Migrant arrivals in Greece drop, but asylum suspension draws sharp criticism
Greek officials say tougher migration measures have cut sea arrivals, but the asylum freeze on Crete has drawn human rights criticism and strained ties with local authorities.