Binational families in Germany may now face additional immigration authority scrutiny before paternity recognitions can take legal effect — particularly where one parent lacks a secure residency status. The law,

The EU court ruled that Germany's practice of cutting basic benefits for rejected asylum-seekers violates EU law — a verdict hailed by refugee advocates, but one whose impact may prove

EU’s landmark Pact on Migration and Asylum enters into force on 12 June 2026, fundamentally reshaping how the bloc manages arrivals at its external borders. For asylum-seekers, understanding the practical

A typical moment in a European migrant reception office: People from diverse backgrounds wait patiently with documents in hand, navigating the realities of a new beginning/Photo: AI-generated illustration

The Administrative Court in Karlsruhe, in a landmark ruling, reaffirmed that foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes can face expulsion from Germany/Photo: Photo: AI-generated illustration

As Europe races to tighten its borders, Spain's socialist government has moved in the opposite direction — launching a sweeping regularisation scheme that could transform the lives of hundreds of