Most migrants will now have to wait 10 years, instead of five, to apply for permanent residency, while some could face waits of up to 30 years. Higher earners, however, will be able to settle sooner, with people earning more than 121
Young people across Germany are taking to the streets to demand better education, lower living costs, greater social justice and stronger climate protections. In response, some German politicians have pointed the finger at young peo1
Smuggler's fees. Ransoms. Bribes to intermediaries. A new report by the UNODC traces the wider financial operations of migrant smuggling into Europe and unpacks pricing and the trust built into installment payment arrangements.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is taking a gamble by calling an early election in Spain. The housing crisis, migration and the rise of the right-wing populist Vox party are all likely to dominate the campaign.
Some EU lawmakers have criticized Spain's migration policies following the mass crossings into Ceuta, warning that they could encourage further irregular migration. They are also calling for stronger border protection, closer cooper1