For decades, migrants from Pakistan have been traveling to Europe illegally in search of a better life. But the refugee crisis of 2015 triggered stricter measures and controls in Europe. Consequently, such journeys have become more1
Germany's government is concerned that proposed changes to EU asylum rules will force it to take in significantly more refugees in the future, according to Der Spiegel. The reforms would also void any caps on refugees.
Over 1,500 refugees and migrants reside in the Elaionas camp in downtown Athens. Their living conditions are rather poor - but substantially better compared to the Greek islands. Jannis Papadimitriou reports from Athens.
A refugee says she's 16. But authorities think she's closer to 20. How can they find out her true age through a medically accurate assessment? DW's Fabian Schmidt explains.
Belgian immigration minister Theo Francken is under fire for his repatriation of vulnerable migrants to Sudan. Critics are calling on him to resign. Now the government coalition is at risk of collapse over the scandal.