Germany: Government Suspends New Admissions to Integration Courses
New admissions to federally funded Integrationskurse (integration courses) have been suspended, leaving many refugees and migrants unable to begin essential German language and cultural orientation classes. The freeze, implemented quietly
Housing Discrimination Unlawful, Germany’s Top Court Rules
In a landmark judgment that strengthens protection against discrimination in Germany’s housing market, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that real estate agents may not reject housing applicants
Spain to Regularise 500,000 Undocumented Migrants
Spain has taken a bold step toward legalising the status of hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, marking a sharp contrast to increasingly restrictive migration policies elsewhere in Europe. Announced
Cyprus signals tougher line on migration as it takes EU helm
As Cyprus assumes its six-month presidency of the European Union (1 January – 30 June 2026), the Mediterranean island is moving quickly to underline its priorities — with migration control
The Gambia: Young Lives Continue to Be Lost on Perilous Journeys to Europe
Would-be irregular migrants arrested by Gambian police during a raid in the North Bank Region in the early hours of 6 January 2026, days after the deadly boat tragedy, before
Online Portal to Upskill Youth Innovation and Enterprise in Sub-Saharan Africa Launches
Central to the GSMESKILL project is the newly launched online learning portal designed to equip young people, educators, and entrepreneurs with practical skills for building resilient, green enterprises/Photo: Nyima Jadama