Fact check: How safe is the Mediterranean crossing?
A common myth told by migrant smugglers is that crossing the Mediterranean Sea is easy. Evidence shows that this is false. Here's a look at the facts.
Understanding Europe
Fact check: Three myths that migrant smugglers tell
Smugglers tell refugees and migrants lies and distorted versions of the truth to convince them to take dangerous irregular journeys to the European Union. The fact checking team debunks common claims.
Fact check: Does the EU prioritize Ukrainian refugees?
Organizations have criticized the EU for giving Ukrainian refugees preferential treatment over refugees from other countries. Are the accusations true?
Studying in France: What bursaries and scholarships are there?
For young refugees and migrants in France, studying can be expensive. The lack of resources can hinder their academic career, and even threaten their graduation. But there are bursaries available. InfoMigrants provides an overview.
Italy: Migrant employment high, but also poverty
The number of migrants and refugees in Italy who have found work increased in 2021. However, the number of foreign households living below the poverty line also went up. That's according to a new government report.