German Prisons Near Capacity
A survey of German state justice ministries shows 60,391 of 70,279 prison places are occupied, an 86% utilisation rate.
Social Integration
Discover how to become a part of German society. Articles here focus on cultural norms, social etiquettes, and local customs to help you blend in and understand the German way of life, enhancing your integration process.
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Germany Afghanistan Deportations Deal Tested
Germany flew 81 Afghan men with rejected asylum claims to Kabul in July, marking a major shift from policy to practice on deportations that affects the…
Germany Taliban Envoys Approved for Deportations
Germany has authorized Taliban representatives to operate in Berlin and Bonn to provide consular services for Afghan deportees, marking the first such…
Border Checks Strain Germany-Poland Relations
Poland has introduced temporary border controls in response to German measures, straining bilateral relations.
Germany Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Border Rejections
Germany's tightened border controls introduced in May 2025 are drawing legal scrutiny.
Stricter Welfare System Approved in Germany
Germany is fundamentally reforming its Bürgergeld welfare system just two years after launch.
Merz Pushes Gender Equality but Faces Criticism
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has become patron of the Chef:innensache leadership equality initiative, but the move has drawn criticism over his record on the…
Migrants Leaving Germany Citing Discrimination
A growing number of high-skilled migrants are leaving Germany, citing discrimination and a hostile climate.
Germany Pushes Tougher Asylum Law
Germany's federal cabinet has approved a draft law expanding government authority over asylum decisions.
Germany Commits More Money to Integration Courses in 2025
Germany has committed a record 1.066 billion euros to integration courses in 2025, reversing years of funding uncertainty.
German Citizenship Surges to Record Levels Following Legal Reform
Nearly 292,000 people became German citizens in 2024, a 46 percent jump from the year before.
One in Four Migrants Considering Leaving Germany Amid Bureaucratic and Social Frustrations
A major IAB study of over 50,000 immigrants found that 26 percent are considering leaving Germany due to bureaucracy and social frustrations.