Germany

Germany Steps Up Deportations Amid Tougher Migration Policy, Civil Groups Warn of Social Strain ———————– Germany has markedly increased removals of asylum seekers without legal residency rights over the past 10 months, reflecting a broader shift toward stricter migration enforcement.…

Germany records 930 Islamophobic crimes in nine months, authorities say ——————————– German police recorded 930 Islamophobic offences between January and September 2025, based on figures the federal government provided in response to a parliamentary inquiry. The data show 469 incidents…

Far-Right Groups Exploit Christmas Festivities to Fuel Islamophobia in Germany —————————– In Germany, far-right groups have launched a disinformation campaign falsely claiming that Christmas markets are being canceled this year due to “fear of Muslims” and alleged “terror threats.” According…

Germany Bans Islamic Group Accused of Promoting Extremism and Antisemitism —————————————— The German government has banned the Islamic organization Muslim Interaktiv, accusing it of promoting antisemitism, discrimination, and extremist ideology that threatens the country’s constitutional order, The New Arab reported.…

Germany Sees 55% Drop in Asylum Applications as Deportations Accelerate Under New Policy ——————————————– Germany has reported a 55% decline in asylum applications this year amid the implementation of tougher migration rules and an expanded deportation program, according to Interior…

German Mosque Holds Double Friday Prayers Due to Limited Capacity ————————– The Turkish-Islamic Community Mosque in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, has been forced to hold its Friday prayers (Jumu’ah) in two separate shifts to accommodate its growing number of worshippers due to…

German Parliament Revokes Law for Fast-Track Citizenship ————————————- The German Parliament has revoked a law that was passed last year to facilitate the quick granting of German citizenship. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the previous, short-lived regulation allowed immigrants who…

German Mosques Welcome Over 100,000 Visitors on Open Day —————————— Germany saw a massive turnout for the annual Mosque Open Day, with over 700 mosques across the country opening their doors to the public. More than 100,000 visitors participated in…

Germany’s Interior Minister has announced plans to establish “Return Centers” for asylum seekers near their countries of origin, emphasizing that the deportation of unauthorized and criminal asylum seekers is a priority before the end of the year. This decision is…

Germany Balances Integration: Muslim Holidays Granted as Mosques Open Doors for Dialogue ————————————- Germany is witnessing a concerted effort to foster greater social cohesion and religious acceptance, highlighted by a major religious holiday concession and the annual nationwide “Open Mosque…