Germany’s refugee population has declined slightly for the first time in over a decade, according to new government data. Officials cite fewer arrivals in Europe, stricter border controls, and rising naturalizations among long-term1
Sixty-four migrants were rescued at sea near the Italian island of Lampedusa, but a child from Sierra Leone remains missing. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the island, an important transit point for migrants, in July.
Germany’s interior ministry has signaled it will stop funding independent asylum counseling services starting next year. Opponents warn that ending the program could undermine legal safeguards for migrants and slow down asylum proce1
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned of a "worrying escalation in humanitarian needs" in the Middle East as hostilities continue into the second week. Meanwhile, a study based on a poll among Iranian nationals indicates1
More than 15,000 migrant and refugee children and young people in Italy received support from UNICEF last year, including mental health services and protection programs, the organization said in its 2025 annual report.