Merz’s Taliban Deal Alarms Afghans in Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has opted to accommodate Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership for a deal to deport Afghan migrants back to their home country as the German far-right rises. Last October the….
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The Paradox of the German Integration Policy
Germany’s approach to refugee integration is caught in a sharp policy contradiction. While structural changes aim to lower barriers by making integration courses free for key groups, a looming €400….
Germany Looks to South America to Attract Skilled Workers
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s early July trip to South America aimed to rebuild stable relationships with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay after the EU closed the Mercosur deal. While….
German Parliament Enacts Law to Combat Sham Paternities
Germany’s Parliament, after years of discussions and a draft bill two years ago, has enacted the law tightening the rules around sham paternities, where individual men with German citizenship acknowledge….
Europe’s New Migration System Starts in June 2026—But Are the States Ready?
The European Commission’s latest report says the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum is close to full application on 12 June 2026, after a two-year transition. It presents the Pact….