Author: Editorial Team
The AfD aims to achieve record results in the European elections on June 9th. To counter this, a nationwide wave of protests is planned just before the elections. Last weekend, 20,000 people demonstrated against right-wing extremism in cities like Erfurt, Essen, and others. Now, the protest is coming to Hamburg on Friday, June 7th. The Alternative for Germany ( AfD for short ) is a right-wing populist and in parts right-wing extremist political party in Germany. After its founding in 2013, it ran for the first time in the 2013 federal election , where it narrowly failed to enter parliament . In the 2014 European elections, the AfD entered a supra-regional parliament for the first…
Europol and the Spanish police have identified a gang involved in the sexual abuse of Ukrainian refugees. The suspects lured Ukrainian victims with promises of refugee visas, financial support, and work. The criminal group, active since 2020, recruited its victims online, mainly through social media platforms, presenting themselves as managers in a recruitment agency. The victims were enticed with job offers for hostesses and front-of-house roles. The alleged traffickers then exploited the women, mainly Ukrainian and Belarusian nationals, in a prostitution club in El Ejido (Almería), Spain. The victims were targeted based on their nationality and brought to Spain with…
Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has outlined specific principles guiding its approach to forced migration and asylum. Here is a summary of Germany’s foreign policy framework concerning refugees: **1. Crisis Prevention and Conflict Resolution:** Germany aims to tackle the root causes of forced migration by preventing crises before they erupt. This includes supporting police reforms in Nigeria and democratic elections in African states to promote stability and governance. Participation in peace missions and implementing crisis prevention projects are key strategies. **2. Defusing Ongoing Crises:** When conflicts arise, Germany engages in de-escalation efforts both bilaterally and through European and multilateral platforms.…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has released its highly anticipated 2024 report. According to the report, Ukraine ranks second only to the Syrian Arab Republic in terms of refugee numbers, with nearly 5.7 million individuals displaced. Of these, approximately 2.6 million Ukrainians have found shelter in neighboring countries such as Poland, the Republic of Moldova, and the Czech Republic. An additional 3 million have sought refuge in various European nations and beyond. Germany is a primary destination for refugees in Europe, hosting around 2 million individuals, constituting 7% of the total global asylum seekers. The majority of refugees in…
The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) is inviting applications from qualified researchers and experts to undertake an essential research project focusing on racism and migration in Europe. This initiative aims to shed light on critical issues affecting migrants and contribute to ENAR’s advocacy efforts. ENAR seeks researchers with a deep understanding of European legislation pertaining to migration and anti-racism. Applicants should possess expertise in qualitative research methods and a proven track record in conducting research at various borders, including interactions with migrants. Key Details: This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research that addresses pressing social issues and…
As of April 30, 2024, more than 51,000 unaccompanied refugee minors are reported missing across Europe. These minors arrived in Europe between 2021 and 2023 and were under state custody. Authorities have no information regarding their whereabouts. German Border Police were astonished when, in September 2023, they intercepted a Mercedes transporter with Swedish license plates just beyond the German-Polish border. Behind the wheel was a 15-year-old Syrian boy. In the cargo area were not crates or packages, but 27 Syrian and Yemeni refugees being smuggled into Germany. The Syrian boy was not unknown in Germany. He had spent two years…
The recent announcement by the Irish government to amend legislation and potentially return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom has ignited a heated debate over migration policies and asylum procedures. Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee revealed plans to introduce emergency legislation aimed at curbing arrivals through Northern Ireland. This proposal, which follows of asylum seekers crossing from Northern Ireland, seeks to designate the UK as a “safe third country” for return purposes. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hailed the move as evidence of the effectiveness of the UK’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, which he claims acts…
Amidst heated debate and legal challenges, the United Kingdom Parliament has approved a contentious plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged that deportation flights will commence by July. The “Safety of Rwanda” bill, aimed at curbing immigration by dissuading unauthorized arrivals, has sparked criticism from refugee rights groups, who argue it criminalizes genuine asylum seekers. Additionally, Britain’s Supreme Court previously ruled Rwanda as an unsafe destination for deportation. Despite these concerns, Sunak remains committed to the Rwanda scheme, emphasizing its potential to stem the influx of unauthorized migrants crossing the Channel in small boats.…
In France, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the tragic deaths of three members of an Afghan refugee family, sparking outrage and demands for justice. Supporters of refugee rights have taken to the streets in protest, decrying what they believe to be a lack of investigation into what they assert was a deliberate act of violence. According to accounts from the victims’ relatives, the family members were brutally murdered in their apartment on April 7th, with the assailant or assailants subsequently setting fire to their residence. Despite nearly three weeks passing since the incident, authorities have yet to initiate a…