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Monday refugee news roundup

Latest update : 2017/05/15
By Manasi Gopalakrishnan Latest update : 2017/05/15

EU leaders have reiterated their stance on Syrian President Bashar Assad, saying he should have no say in the country's future. A new book talks about Germany's refugee strategy and InfoMigrants tells you how to find a job in France. Read more in today's news summary.


  1. EU foreign ministers: Assad has no role in Syria's future: EU foreign ministers have said that Syria's president should play no role in the country's post-conflict future. The comments follow a recent, apparent shift in US policy. Click here to read more.

  2. New book reveals behind the scenes how Merkel dealt with refugee crisis: In 2015, the German government was faced with a challenge to take in almost 900,000 refugees. A new book reveals the reasoning behind the political decisions made by German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the crisis. Click here to read more.

  3. 85 percent of refugees in Europe are fleeing explosive violence: In the first research of its kind, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) has set out to examine the impact of explosive violence on the refugee crisis in Europe. Click here to read more.

  4. How to look for a job in France: Finding a job in France can be challenging, especially if you are a refugee and don’t know the French system yet. InfoMigrants explains how to find job offers, how to apply for jobs, and which organisations can help you. Click here to read more.

  5. What is human smuggling?: As thousands of migrants attempt to come to Europe, many of them rely on human smugglers to make the journey. Who are these smugglers, why do migrants come to them and how do the EU and other authorities deal with this illegal activity? Click here to read more.