Germany

A special flight carrying 174 Afghan citizens landed at Hanover Airport on March 28, 2025, Khaama press reported. This group, which includes 82 women and 92 men, was transferred from Islamabad as part of Germany’s ongoing resettlement efforts for those…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has announced that Germany’s social security system inadequately safeguards women from poverty, violating the state’s constitutional obligation to ensure citizens can afford necessary living expenses, Jurist News reported. The report highlights that women in Germany are…

A comprehensive national study released on Thursday indicates that Muslim women and Black individuals are experiencing a rise in racial discrimination in Germany, Anadolu Agency reported. The 2025 National Discrimination and Racism Monitor (NaDiRa) report found that 54% of respondents…

Germany announced a commitment of 300 million euros ($326 million) in aid for Syrians through the United Nations and selected organizations, Reuters reported citing Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. This announcement was made ahead of an EU-led donor conference in Brussels…

Germany’s incoming Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has announced a significant shift in the country’s immigration policy, stating that the new government plans to stop accepting refugees from Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. This decision comes as part of broader efforts to tighten…

Air travel in Germany is set to be severely disrupted on Monday, March 10, as a 24-hour strike affects major airports. The Verdi trade union has called on public sector and ground handling employees to walk out, impacting operations nationwide.…

Germany’s conservative coalition, consisting of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), has emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections, securing 28.6% of the vote, Anadolu Agency reported citing the Electoral Commission on Monday. The far-right Alternative…

As Germany heads to the polls for its parliamentary election, concerns over the economy and the growing influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party dominate the political landscape. The AfD, known for its anti-immigrant stance, has surged to…

Approximately 10,000 asylum seekers from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region are at risk of deportation from Germany as political parties increasingly target immigrants for blame ahead of the upcoming elections, Rudaw reported. Irfan Karim from the Iraqi Refugees Union in…

Germany’s federal parliament Wednesday approved a contentious motion for stricter migration and asylum policies, proposed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), Khaama Press reported. The motion garnered support from the far-right Alternative for Germany…