The European ombudsperson says rules making the the EU's border and coastguard agency dependent on national authorities must change to avoid a repeat of last June's migrant shipwreck off Greece.
Germany continues to look abroad to fill gaps in the country's fledgling labor market. A German delegation visited Colombia this week to strengthen cooperation on migration between the two states and attract skilled workers.
A coalition of NGOs has urged the Greek government to refuse Turkey's request to extradite an asylum seeker. Ali Yesildag is a Turkish businessman who has accused President Erdogan of corruption.
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has launched a nationwide drive against right-wing extremism and discrimination in sport. She also honored three sports clubs for their social commitment.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has discussed the need to transform the issue of migration during a state visit to Cyprus.