Afghanistan: What happened to Germany's local staff?
In August 2021, the Taliban conquered Kabul. Local Afghan employees who had assisted German forces hastily fled their homeland. Many are still waiting for help.
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More and more Turkish citizens seeking asylum in Germany
Increasing numbers of educated Turkish citizens who oppose the government and harbor little hope for the future are heading to Germany. Many are seeking asylum, but German authorities are less inclined to grant it.
Mild weather leads to increase in illegal Channel crossings
The number of migrants trying to cross the Channel by boat to reach Britain has been increasing steadily. On Saturday, six people died and nearly 60 were rescued after a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of France.
Refugees overqualified and underpaid in Germany
A new study has found that refugees in Germany have overall integrated well into the workforce. But many are overqualified for the jobs that they do.
How much immigration does Germany need?
Germany lacks skilled workers. Experts say that 1.5 million immigrants are needed each year to maintain the labor force. But what has to change to make migrants want to come to Germany?