Spotlight: EU Asylum Reform

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The future of migration and asylum in Europe

A reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) is to be achieved before the end of this European parliamentary term. In view of the renewed increase in the number of people wishing to immigrate to Europe, the debate revolves around isolation and defense. This does not do justice to the manifold aspects of human mobility and bears the risk of taking short-sighted political decisions.

Accompanying the CEAS process, this series of articles opens up German, European and international perspectives on a complex issue.

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View of empty chairs in the plenary chamber of the German Bundestag in Berlin.

Diversity in the German parliament still falls short

13.03.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration

Who has a seat in the Bundestag – and who doesn’t? The German parliament does not accurately represent society. Maja Bisanz and Samuel Brielmaier from "Brand New Bundestag" analyse the causes and present solutions.
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A woman writes "Worship your God" in Arabic, while a group of young volunteers paint a mural with the symbol of peace on a wall on the outskirts of Damascus.

International Women's Day: Not only part of the conversation, but leading the way

06.03.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy, Gender Weltweit

“Women have been at the forefront of the struggle […] and turned into leaders.”, says Sana Mustafa. Why Syrian women are critical for the future of the country.
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Five Suggestions for Africa Policy after the German Federal Elections

04.03.2025 Publikation, News

The new German government will have to play a leading role on Africa policy within the European Union. Henrik Maihack, Head of the Africa Department at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), puts forward five suggestions for the new German government’s...
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New Zealand Labour building a base with new Kiwis

27.02.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Integration Policy

MP Phil Twyford believes the future of social democracy in New Zealand rests on how well the party reaches out to former migrant and refugee communities.
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The way out of the crisis: a strong social Europe

25.02.2025 Politik für Europa

The future of Europe is at stake, but does Europe have a chance to emerge stronger from this situation? A joint series of articles in cooperation with Social Europe sheds light on this topic.
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Diversity is not a trend, but a significant driver of business success

13.02.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Integration Policy

"Diversity is a driver of real innovative power", says Sylvia Pfefferkorn from “Wirtschaft für ein Weltoffenes Sachsen e.V.”. What are the required framework conditions that ensure good integration into the labour market?
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Who will fill the gap?

07.02.2025

The planned withdrawal of US development aid is causing irritation and uncertainty. South Africa even faces absurd accusations, reports FES South Africa director Uta Dirksen in IPS Journal.
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The Past as a Process: Why History Education Must Look Beyond 1933–1945

06.02.2025 Interview, Displacement, Migration, Integration, Integration Policy, Aus Geschichte lernen

“In light of the rise in national populism and right-wing extremism, it is crucial that the migration history of both Germany and Europe as a whole be integrated into the culture of remembrance,” contends educational scientist Professor Astrid...
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Migration as a development opportunity: insights from Venezuela

30.01.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

Using the example of Venezuelan migrants, regional studies show how receiving countries in Latin America already benefit economically. But the potential is far greater.
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Study: The radical right’s international networks

What are the driving forces behind the rise of right-wing movements, and what can progressive forces do to counter them? An analysis of the strategies of international right-wing networks.
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Migration gestalten – gerecht und global!

Zehn Botschaften für einen Perspektivwechsel auf Migration und Mobilität. more