Migrant crisis
Latest news and information on migrant border crossings, journeys, and camps.
Germany to stop funding Mediterranean sea migrant rescues
Germany's conservative-led government will stop funding groups that rescue migrants in the Mediterranean, a foreign ministry source said Wednesday, prompting opposition parties to warn that the decision could worsen a "humanitarian crisis".
Germany sees spike in number of foreigners deported in 2025
The number of people deported from Germany has risen in 2025 compared to previous years, according to government data. The new conservative-led coalition says it will increase repatriations even further.
Can Germany turn back asylum seekers at Austria's border?
A plan by Germany to turn back more asylum seekers at the Austrian border has a sparked legal and political backlash, with Austria warning it may refuse to accept returns.
Germany 'no longer top nation' for EU asylum requests
Germany said Monday that it no longer took top spot in the European Union for new asylum applications, as a media report citing EU data put France and Spain ahead.
Raids in Germany target smuggling ring bringing migrants to the UK
German police commandos carried out a series of pre-dawn raids Wednesday against an alleged Iraqi-Kurdish network accused of smuggling migrants to Britain.
Refugees found clinging to coach in Bavaria shines light on German asylum policies
A couple of stowaways were caught riding under a bus after one fell onto the Autobahn in Bavaria. The story highlights how difficult the immigration journey, and legal process can be for immigrants hoping to seek asylum in Germany.
Why are German police carrying out checks on hikers at the borders?
After a story about hikers getting questioned by the police went viral on social media, German police have said people in border areas should expect to be stopped. What's going on?
German states demand more funding to help manage refugees
German state leaders are urging the government to allocate more money to local authorities to help deal with the intake of refugees.
German police crack down on illegal crossings at Polish border
It's early morning when 30-year-old Syrian Adem Ahmed walks across a railway bridge that starts in Poland and ends in Germany.
Elon Musk slams German-funded migrants rescue Med operations
Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday waded into German politics at a time of a heated debate on immigration across Europe, saying Berlin-funded migrant rescue operations in the Mediterranean could be seen as an "invasion" of Italy.
Italy complains to Germany over migrant NGO funding
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has written to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to complain about funding charities helping irregular migrants in her country, according to a letter made public Monday.
Second German rescue ship detained in Italy
Italian authorities have detained a rescue ship from the German humanitarian organization Sea-Eye, the group said, marking the second such incident within a few days.
Germany arrests Syrian on war crimes charges
German police have arrested a Syrian national on charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes including enslavement for allegedly taking part in a brutal crackdown on government opponents, prosecutors said Thursday.
'More than half of all refugees' to Germany in 2015 are now employed
According to a new analysis, more than half of those who fled to Germany during the refugee crisis of 2015 are now employed.
Germany's state leaders pile on pressure on government ahead of refugee summit
Ahead of next Wednesday's refugee summit at the Federal Chancellor's Office in Berlin, Germany's state premiers are calling for more money from the government to help them manage the influx of refugees.
EU nations demand tougher borders to prevent 'migration crisis'
Eight EU nations called on Brussels to significantly toughen the bloc's borders to "prevent another large-scale migration crisis," according to a letter seen by AFP ahead of a key summit.
Italy receives hundreds of migrants from German rescue ship
A rescue ship carrying 440 migrants has been allowed to disembark in Sicily, its operator said Friday, capping a year that saw more than 67,000 arrive on Italy's shores.
Who are the refugees coming to Germany via Belarus?
At the Eisenhuettenstadt reception centre for refugees on Germany's border with Poland, 19-year-old Iraqi asylum seeker Siban dreams of making a new life for himself after an exhausting journey from Belarus.
Germany to step up checks as far-right activists target Polish border
Germany's interior minister on Sunday said the country would increase controls on the border with Poland, as police broke up an armed group of far-right activists trying to prevent migrants from entering.
Germany says EU border protection is 'legitimate'
Germany's interior minister said Sunday it was "legitimate" to protect borders, after several EU states asked Brussels to pay for barriers to prevent illegal migrants from entering the bloc.
Germany rules out closing Polish frontier to stem Belarus migrant flow
Germany has no plans to close its border to Poland despite a sharp increase in asylum seekers arriving via Belarus, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said Wednesday. However, tighter border checks could still be on the horizon.
How Germany is proposing to tighten controls on the Polish border
With thousands of refugees fleeing to Germany through Belarus and Poland, tough talks are underway about reinstating border controls in Schengen. What could it mean for people travelling between Germany and Poland?
Merkel welcomes Turkey's plan to take back migrants
Chancellor Angela Merkel and other EU leaders hailed a "breakthrough" plan on Monday for Turkey to take back immigrants who cross into Europe.