As elsewhere across Germany, thousands turned out in Potsdam Sunday to denounce right-wing extremism. A recent expose showing ties between extremists and German politicians has touched a nerve.
The leader of Italy's far-right League party, and former interior minister, Matteo Salvini made several statements on January 12 during the Open Arms trial, in which he stands accused of kidnapping and neglect of duty.
According to an Advocate General at the European Court of Justice, Palestinians may have special claims to asylum due to the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Finland's government on Thursday said it would extend its border closure with Russia by another month. The border had been shut in mid-December following an increase in unauthorized migrant crossings.
The Spanish government continues to house hundreds of migrants in an off season hotel in the southern region of Andalusia on the mainland, following their transfer from the Canary Islands.