How Europe wants to keep out refugees
Fewer asylum-seekers reached Europe via the Mediterranean this year, but not because of the pandemic. The reason lies with questionable methods and potential human rights violations designed to intercept refugees before they even land in Europe.
"The Hotspot approach has failed"
By Valeria Hänsel, translation by Sophia BurtonThe German Federal Government intends to support preliminary examinations of asylum applications at the EU’s external borders. A team of researchers at the University of Göttingen has analyzed this approach using the "Hotspot" system in Greece. Without significant changes, the system is doomed.
Journalists in Germany face hatred and attacks
Several were injured during a recent attack on a camera team in Berlin. A new study by the University of Bielefeld and Mediendienst Integration shows that hatred of journalists in Germany is widespread: 60% of interviewees were affected last year. Many also reported physical attacks.
"A major modernization"
Twenty years ago, Germany changed their citizenship law. The goal: More people should be able to become citizens. What came of the changes to the law? And what are the current discussions in Germany about citizenship? The MEDIENDIENST spoke with legal scholar Thomas Groß.
Reporting on Islam: Mediendienst launches new handbook
Mediendienst Integration (Migration Media Service) has published a new handbook for journalists reporting on Islam and Muslims in Germany. Developed in close collaboration with experts, it contains facts, figures, and background information to support more differentiated coverage.
How to report on right-wing extremism
Christchurch. The murder of German mayor Walter Lübcke. El Paso. Right-wing attacks receive significant attention in the press. But what should journalists be aware of when reporting on right-wing extremism? Mediendienst Integration spoke with four experts from academia and journalism.
How is Germany’s migration policy perceived abroad?
Many see Germany as a key player in migration policy. But what do other European countries have to say about the way Germany handles migration and how do their media report on the topic? A look at the Czech Republic, Greece, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
European projects on media and migration forge new ties
How do debates on immigration, refugees and social inclusion take place in different European countries? What kind of challenges do projects promoting an unbiased media-coverage face?
58 MPs have a Migration Background
Research of the MEDIENDIENST found that 58 members of the German Parliament have a so-called migration background. This corresponds to 8 percent of the members of Parliament – a slightly higher ratio than 2013.
„Refugees are left alone on the streets”
After the EU-Turkey deal, human rights organizations have raised serious questions on whether Turkey's asylum policies abide by international agreements. What does the Turkish asylum system look like? And how are refugees treated? Interview with human rights expert Dr. Cavidan Soykan.
Typical anti-immigrant arguments in Germany
In some parts of the German population an anti-immigrant sentiment is taking the upper hand. The MEDIENDIENST INTEGRATION has collected 13 common populist claims and checked them with official facts and numbers.