Germany has spent 20 billion euros on refugees and related expenses in 2016. Closed communities are a potential breeding for radical Islam, says a UK expert in the aftermath of the Manchester attack and refugees say why they think the German constitution is important for them. Read more in today's news roundup.
Germany spent 20 billion euros on refugees in 2016: A quarter of the amount went to asylum seekers who were still waiting to be processed, while over half went to combatting the causes of forced migration. More than a million migrants have entered Germany since 2015. Click here to read more.
How 'closed communities' provide a breeding ground for radical Islam: Dr. Elham Manea spent four years studying Sharia councils in Britain. Talking to DW in the aftermath of the Manchester attack, she reveals how parallel societies give rise to radicalization and how to prevent it. Click here to read more.
Refugee children face psychological trauma in Germany: The trauma of war doesn't end for refugee children when they reach a safe country. In Germany, the psychological effects of the war may influence their daily behavior and have a negative impact on their future. Click here to read more.
'The Basic Law is important to me because...': The German constitution, or the "Basic Law," is completely new for newcomers to Germany. What do refugees, who have recently arrived here, have to say about it? Click here to see the pictures.
Learn about refugees in Syria and the Syrian conflict via the UNHCR's special website. Click here.