Understanding Europe

On Wednesday (April 10) deputies in the European Parliament voted in favor of the new EU migration pact | Photo: Reuters

New EU Migration Pact explained

The new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum which was approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday has been hailed as "historic." But what’s it all about? And what changes might be ahead? InfoMigrants takes a look.

From file: A DIW study has found that making asylum seekers wait longer to receive full healthcare benefits does not save money in the long term | Source: DIW press office www.diw.de

Asylum in Germany: Longer wait to access healthcare does not reduce costs, study finds

A study, from the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has found that new laws imposing longer waits before asylum seekers receive health benefits is unlikely to reduce the costs to society.

From file: The rescue ship, Humanity 1, conducts a rescue mission in the central Mediterranean | Photo: Jana Stallein/SOS Humanity

UK strikes £1M deal with Libya to combat irregular arrivals into Europe

The announcement comes after Britain’s home office minister concluded a visit to Tripoli with representatives from the European Union, the United Nations, France, Germany, and Malta.

From file: Bavaria plans payment cards (Bezahlkarte) instead of cash for asylum seekers | Photo: Wolfgang Maria Weber / Imago

Germany to introduce payment cards for asylum seekers

Later this year, Germany is set to introduce payment cards loaded with credit for asylum seekers and refugees to use for basic needs.

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

How will the new German citizenship law affect you?

The German passport is considered one of the strongest globally. With the new citizenship law in the country, it will become easier to own one. What will that mean for migrants and asylum seekers? InfoMigrants takes a look.