
Fewer asylum applications in Europe in 2024
The number of asylum applications in Europe decreased significantly in 2024, according to news reports, quoting the German news agency dpa and newspaper Welt am Sonntag. In the 27 EU

StartHope@Home: New Perspectives for Returnees through Entrepreneurship Training
Berlin ? One of the main concerns migrants have when considering returning to their countries of origin is finding a job to provide for themselves and their families. They may

Voluntary return: What are the main reasons for people to return from Germany to their countries of origin?
To many people, it may come as a surprise that people decide to voluntarily leave the country to which they immigrated. However, the reality for migrants is that not all

Berlin?s mayor advocates easing refugees? access to labour market
Berlin?s Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner, has called for easing access to the labour market for refugees, highlighting the critical role of employment in successful integration. ?Integration is best achieved by

Bundestag passes tough regulation on asylum-seekers
The German Bundestag has passed the controversial ?security package,? a set of legislative reforms aimed at, among others, tightening public order and asylum regulations. The new measures, including a ban

Seeking Solutions: Bonn conference tackles Europe?s migration challenges
The 5th Conference of the German Network for Forced Migration Studies took place from 16-18 September in Bonn, bringing together over 400 participants from around the world for in-depth discussions