Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on repatriation and regional stability — despite accusations of human rights violations.
Italian authorities have impounded the private search-and-rescue vessel Sea-Watch 5 after a daylong standoff off the Sicilian coast earlier in March. The private rescue group has condemned the decision and is expected to launch an a1
Since the law came into force last year, more and more muncipalities are implementing local regulations that restrict migration and migrants in their areas.
The EU-Turkey deal on migration and asylum was signed in 2016. Ankara agreed to enact stricter borders to curb illegal immigration, while Brussels provided Turkey with six billion euros to improve the humanitarian situation of refug1
Reported cases of gender based violence cases reached record levels in 2024, and migrant women face heightened risks -- but Germany’s legal system and support network offer protection regardless of immigration status.