Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), cautions entrepreneurs to distance themselves from the Alternative for Germany (AfD), citing threats to democratic values and economic interests. Fratzscher argues that the AfD undermines the foundations of open…
Germany’s economic landscape faces unprecedented pressure, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran, according to BDI Director General Gönner. Gönner emphasized the necessity for the government to implement clear reforms in social insurance to mitigate additional wage costs and eliminate…
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has adopted a multifaceted approach to migration policy, offering legal residency to over 500,000 irregular migrants while simultan...
In the first quarter of 2026, Germany witnessed a significant decline in asylum applications, with 21,617 new requests compared to 35,657 in the same period of the prev...
This briefing paper examines the current evacuation efforts in Ukraine, particularly in the city of Pavlohrad, as the conflict with Russia escalates. With over 600 evac...
The recent decision by the European Parliament to endorse the establishment of Return Hubs outside the EU marks a significant shift in European migration policy. This i...
The UK government's recent initiative, led by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, offers failed asylum seeker families up to £40,000 to voluntarily leave the country. This ...
This briefing examines the unintended consequences of U.S. immigration enforcement policies on companion animals, particularly in the context of recent ICE raids. The s...
As cycling continues to gain popularity in Germany, recent data indicates a slight decline in the number of individuals engaging in cycling trips in 2025 compared to 20...
This briefing paper examines the recent stranding of a humpback whale off the coast of Niendorf, Germany, as a lens through which to explore the broader implications of...
