Migration
Municipalities reject talks on repatriation
Maria Karlsson Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.
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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October 24, 2025 14:17Spd secretary criticizes blaming migrants for urban problems
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October 13, 2025 00:54UN representative warns against deporting Syrian refugees to Germany
Cityscape debate: Minister Warken sees women's insecurity as migration-related
Anna Müller Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.
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.
Jokkmokk leads revolt against government's repatriation policy
Maria Karlsson Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.
Archaeologists uncover Paleolithic tools on Turkey's Ayvalık coast
New research reveals a once-submerged land bridge along Turkey's Ayvalık coast that may have enabled early humans to migrate from Anatolia to Europe. Archaeologists discovered 138 Paleolithic tools across 10 sites, challenging traditional theories of human dispersal. The findings, published in the Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology, suggest the region served as a key passageway during the Ice Age.
Swedish government defends aid to corrupt Somalia
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.
Police check knives in ahrensburg underpass
In the underpass of Ahrensburg Regional Station in Schleswig-Holstein, ten police officers block the path for knife checks. This measure stems from a state ordinance banning the carrying of readily accessible knives in public transport since December 23, 2024. The controls are part of broader reporting on Germany's urban landscape.
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.