Migration
Cityscape debate: Minister Warken sees women's insecurity as migration-related
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Federal Health Minister Nina Warken has backed Chancellor Friedrich Merz's concerns about women's safety in German cities, calling it a migration-related issue. A survey reveals that a majority of women feel unsafe in public spaces. Politicians demand action over further debates.
Protests outside CDU headquarters against Merz's cityscape remarks
Thousands protested again outside the CDU headquarters in Berlin against Chancellor Friedrich Merz's controversial statements on migration policy. Police counted 2,000 participants, while organizers reported 7,500. The rally under the motto 'We are the daughters' criticized Merz's reference to a 'problem in the cityscape'.
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Swedish government defends aid to corrupt Somalia
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Migration Minister Johan Forssell defends Swedish aid to Somalia despite criticism over high salaries and corruption. The opposition accuses the government of bribes in a deportation agreement. The government views the debate as a chance to highlight tougher migration policies.
Tulfo eyes more Filipino nurses and transport workers for Japan
The Philippines could soon send more nurses and transport workers to Japan following bilateral talks between Sen. Raffy Tulfo and Fujii Kazuhiro of Japan in Geneva, Switzerland. They discussed the situation of overseas Filipino workers and potential cooperation in elderly care and transportation. Tulfo thanked Japan for its good treatment of OFWs.
Municipalities reject talks on repatriation
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Several Swedish municipalities are declining the government's invitation for dialogue on voluntary repatriation. The Left Party proposes redirecting 1.4 billion kronor from the repatriation grant to rural municipalities. Migration Minister Johan Forssell criticizes the decisions and stresses the importance of providing information to residents.
Cdu calls for facial recognition video surveillance in cities
Following Chancellor Friedrich Merz's controversial remark on the cityscape, CDU politician Alexander Throm demands the use of video surveillance with facial recognition to make cities safer. The SPD reacts with shock and warns against exploiting the debate. The proposal faces criticism over privacy concerns.
Jokkmokk leads revolt against government's repatriation policy
Jokkmokk's mayor, Roland Boman, has refused to cooperate with the government on voluntary repatriation, inspiring several other municipalities to follow suit. Residents with foreign backgrounds in Jokkmokk welcome the decision with joy. The government is meanwhile proposing a sharp increase in the repatriation grant.
Budget cuts in care for exiles alarm associations
A collective of association presidents denounces in a Le Monde op-ed the collapse of public funding for supporting exiles, especially in mental health. These brutal cuts threaten welcome and care structures, while budgets for migration control rise. The victims are vulnerable survivors of violence and conflicts.
UN representative warns against deporting Syrian refugees to Germany
Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, head of the UNHCR in Syria, has warned Germany against forced returns of Syrian refugees. Syria is already at the limit of its capacity, and further deportations would worsen the situation. He criticizes this in the context of plans by Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.