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Germany has paused Afghan refugee transfers from Pakistan for two weeks until its new coalition government takes office, affecting thousands awaiting relocation, Khaama Press reported. The decision, announced on Wednesday, follows public protests over migration policies after violent attacks linked…

Berlin has recorded a sharp rise in attacks on asylum seekers and refugee shelters, reflecting broader concerns over escalating far-right violence and stricter migration policies in Germany, the Guardian reported. Official figures requested by Green Party lawmakers show 77 assaults…

The Turkish community in Germany has expressed strong criticism of the coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD), arguing it neglects issues pertinent to the Muslim population, Daily Sabah reported. Following 45 days of negotiations…

Germany’s incoming coalition government plans to abolish the fast-track citizenship pathway introduced last year, extending the required residency period to five years. The new coalition—formed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU), and Social Democratic Party (SPD)—argues…

Germany’s Federal Interior Ministry is proposing the introduction of civil defense lessons in schools to prepare students for potential crises and war situations, Anadolu Agency reported. The ministry has offered to provide experts and teaching materials to federal states responsible…

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…