Understanding Europe

Foreigners living in Germany could get a German passport within five years if new proposals are passed into law | | Photo: B. Fishman / picture-alliance / dpa
From file: The British government has been struggling to reduce the asylum backlog and bring down the costs of accommodation | Photo: Joe Giddens / picture allliance / PA Wire
File photo: Without official documentation, assessing young migrants' age is a tricky procedure that can at best result in estimates | Photo: T. Stavrakis/AP/picture-alliance
Many homeless migrants find themselves helpless on Germany's streets - especially during winter | Photo: picture-alliance
These sleeping pads, blankets, and pillow on shelves in a Kältebus (cold bus) will go to homeless people in need | Photo: Sascha Thelen/dpa/picture alliance