Understanding Europe

Who will succeed Angela Merkel? Depending on the results of Germany's parliamentary election on September 26, it could be Olaf Scholz (SPD), Armin Laschet (CDU) or Annalena Baebock (Greens) | Photo: imago

German election: How do political parties view migrants' issues?

Around 60.4 million people are eligible to vote in the 2021 German national election, including 7.4 million citizens with migrant roots. But the manifestos of the six most popular parties differ greatly when it comes to migration an1

Germany issues the most Blue Cards in the EU, often to engineers, computer scientists and doctors | Photo: Daniel Karmann/dpa

EU Blue Card: More flexible rules for skilled migrants in Europe

Changes to the EU Blue Card are set to make it easier to attract highly qualified workers from outside Europe. The new rules also give more rights to beneficiaries and their families.

Dozens of tent camps have been erected at Ramstein to provide the evacuees with shelter | Photo: picture-alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS/Olivier Douliery

What is the status of Afghans evacuated to Germany?

What protection status will Afghans who were evacuated to Germany receive, and can those airlifted to other EU countries apply for asylum in Germany if their families are here? InfoMigrants asked the German authorities for some answ1

In Germany, undocumented workers are often found on building sites | Photo: Pixabay

France: What should undocumented workers do when they suffer a work-related injury?

Undocumented workers who are victims of work-related accidents must take steps to ensure that they are taken care of and obtain compensation if required. InfoMigrants explains the necessary steps.

From file: Spain's southwestern province of Huelva produces up to 97% of Spanish strawberries. Most of them are picked by female migrant workers from Morocco | Photo: Prelsi/Interfresa

Immigration to Europe: What category do I fit into?

The European Commission has created a page to self assess which immigration category different workers fit into, providing access to key information on residency and immigration requirements. Here's an overview.