Germany issues more than 53,000 family reunification visas despite announced suspension
The numbers come a year after the Bundestag approved a two-year suspension of family reunification for people with subsidiary protection status.
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Foreign nationals make up nearly half of Germany’s prison population
Despite making up roughly 15 per cent of Germany's total resident population.
French judge reclassifies murder of teenager as anti-white and anti-French racism
A French judge has reclassified the murder of teenager Thomas Perotto as an anti-white and anti-French racist attack, marking a significant shift in this politically…
EU rejects anti-mass migration citizen initiative, saying it goes against EU values
The Commission ruled that the initiative failed to meet the legal requirements for registration as a European Citizens’ Initiative.
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Poland takes control of illegal border crossings in the east but leaves backdoor open
At the same time the number of work permits issued to Africans was over 20,000 as Poland continued to be an attractive destination for foreign workers.
Suspect in German shooting that killed six is found dead in his prison cell
Authorities said the initial investigation indicated suicide and found no evidence that anyone else was involved.
German railway to ban alcohol at all stations
The decision follows a series of incidents involving intoxicated people, including a violent attack on a railway employee last week that left the worker seriously…
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Italy faces a George Floyd moment after immigrant dies during police restraint
The victim was Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan-born man who had lived in Italy since the age of seven and built his life in the Bologna area.
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Grey Wolves support in Germany reaches record high
Security officials have raised concerns about extremist elements within the movement, and the possible role of its networks as a channel for the influence of foreign…
Most refugee households in Vienna live on state support
New official data have reignited Austria's long-running argument over welfare and immigration, with the capital showing by far the highest reliance on the State.
UK Ministry of Justice appeals order to publish convictions by nationality
Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy accused Labour of withholding information on politically sensitive crimes.
NGO Sea Watch caught cooperating with people smugglers
The footage appears to show a Sea-Watch rescue vessel sailing directly towards a boat carrying migrants before any visible distress call or emergency situation had…
US to limit stays of students, journalists
The Trump administration has finalized new rules limiting foreign students' stays to four years and journalists' stays to 240 days, part of a broader immigration…
Remigration rally goes ahead in Brussels after court overturns ban
The mayor of Ixelles blamed disorder at an earlier march, though the organisers say everyone arrested that day was a left-wing counter-protester.
Refugees not so welcome in Berlin’s Green districts
The data show a striking mismatch between political support for pro-migration parties and the geographical distribution of state-run refugee accommodation.
Migrant regularisation could ultimately bring three million newcomers to Spain
When the Government launched the regularisation programme, ministers said they expected between 400,000 and 500,000 undocumented migrants already living in Spain…
Irish deputy PM open to citizenship language test after Parnell Square conviction
Simon Harris said he was not commenting on the case itself, though he argued there were "legitimate discussions to be had around citizenship in general".
Unrest hits Paris and Lyon after France’s World Cup exit
French interior minister Laurent Nuñez had announced the deployment of 70,000 police and gendarmes across the country.
Brussels mayor bans pro-remigration event over public order fears
The city informed the venue that the conference could not proceed after authorities concluded there was a serious risk of disturbances.
Across Europe, residence is beating a criminal record in court
European courts have held that foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes cannot be denied residence or deported where doing so would interfere with family life.
Spanish Supreme Court clears path to residence for migrants with criminal records
Officials could no longer reject an application on the record alone. They would instead have to weigh each case individually.
Swedish MEP files police complaint against colleague over ‘racist hate speech’ after deportation chants
Danish MEP Kristoffer Storm, of the Denmark Democrats and the ECR group, said online that she "should go home".
Italian prosecutors stop naming suspects’ nationality in official statements
The measure is not a nationwide rule and does not prevent journalists from independently reporting a suspect’s nationality.
Rajoy reignites French immigration debate with ‘without Frenchmen’ remark
Former Spanish prime minister made the remark in a football column for the Spanish newspaper 'El Debate'.
Seville halts mosque building permit after Vox legal challenge
The scheme, promoted by the Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla, includes a prayer hall, ablution rooms, a courtyard and a 30-metre minaret alongside social and cultural…
Brother of Nice truck terrorist arrested near the Promenade des Anglais
Local residents had repeatedly complained about his behavior, describing him as aggressive and intimidating.
Labour MPs press Burnham to dilute migration reforms
Almost 80 Labour MPs wrote a letter to Andy Burnham, the party's presumptive next leader and prime minister-in-waiting, warning that he risked "losing progressive…
Morocco fans riot in London and Dutch cities after World Cup defeat by France
Four people were arrested and officers in riot gear were sent in to clear the street, which reopened at about 1am.
Dutch minister forced to cancel surprise visit to asylum center because it’s too unsafe
Previous visits by ministers and officials have sometimes been met with protests or required heightened security.
Brussels proposes asset freezes and travel bans for migrant smugglers
The European Commission and the EU's foreign policy chief presented the plan on July 9, 2026. It now needs the unanimous backing of all 27 member states.