Are tough migration rules proposed by Bavaria's CSU legal?
The conservative Christian Social Union in Bavaria has said it will only accept migrants who pay their own way. Experts see their policy proposals as electioneering and potentially illegal.
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Spain: More migrant arrivals, regions overwhelmed
Spain continues to face significant migrant arrivals. While the Canary Islands recorded record numbers in 2024, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean are also struggling to cope with migrants reaching its shores. Meanwhile, the1
Video: Pakistan's refugee camps – why toilets need to be a priority
For many Afghan refugees in Pakistan, basic sanitation is a daily struggle. Makeshift toilets don't provide women and girls in refugee camps enough privacy, dignity or safety.
Schengen zone expands, but border checks persist across EU
The eastern European nations of Bulgaria and Romania have joined the Schengen zone -- 18 years after they first acceded to the EU. While people in these countries celebrate their new freedom, many European nations have implemented t1
Video: Turkey – Syrian refugees at a crossroads
The downfall of Assad has led to celebrations amongst Syrian refugees in Turkey. Many would like to return to help re-build Syria. Others are wary of the country’s uncertain future and are opting to stay.