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Germany

'Too many’ migrants in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?

Skeptical of multi-culturalism in Germany? Feel let down by mainstream politics on the issue of immigrants? Ali Can, founder of the ‘concerned citizens hotline’, wants to talk.

Europe News

Migration dominates in run-up to Hungary's election

Orban's Fidesz party uses the issue to occupy the far right ground while the traditional far-right Jobbik re-brands itself as more centrist

Hungary

Hungary gave golden visa to Assad's 'money man', says MP

Orban's government is "hiding criminals and giving passports to them to move freely in the whole Schengen Zone," MP Marta Demeter told Euronews.

Hungary

Hungarian government rehashes UKIP anti-migrant poster in new ad

An old photo used by Britain's eurosceptic party UKIP that was used in a 2016 Brexit campaign poster has found a new home – a Hungarian government anti-immigration ad.

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Syria

Kidnappings, murder and ISIL: A Syrian family’s voyage to France

In spring 2013, Syria’s government lost the city of Raqqa to rebel militants. Raqqa was also home to the Khatib family, who offered shelter to international journalists at their house as the conflict escalated. But one day, two of them disappeared, and the Khatibs realised their time was nearly up.

Austria

Austria marks 80 years since annexation by Hitler

The anniversary of the so-called "Anschluss" comes as a new conservative-led coalition government in Austria includes the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), founded by former Nazis in the 1950s.

Austria

Facebook 'bans' video of politician saying migrants make Vienna filthy

A senior politician in Hungary has hit out at Facebook after his video criticising immigrants in Vienna was 'banned' on the social network.

World News

Euroviews. Why the immigration debate is fuelling populism in Italy

Voters' views on immigration have more to do with their values and personality than economic concerns, and they're restructuring the political map of Italy and other Western nations.

Italy

Anti-fascist protesters rally against racism in Italy

Thousands were mobilized by a pre-election period dominated by bitter debate over immigration.

United Kingdom

Number of EU citizens leaving UK at highest level since 2008

New figures show net migration to the UK from EU countries continues to slide after the Brexit vote. But more people continue to come to Britain than leave.

Hungary

Hungary’s foreign minister calls his Luxembourg counterpart "an idiot"

Hungary’s foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has hit back at Jean Asselborn’s claims that Viktor Orban was a “dictator”.

USA

DACA immigrants will not be deported, says US judge

President Trump's move to end a program that protects immigrants brought to the US as children is blocked.

Italy

Italians march against racism after shooting spree

One placard read "fascist Salvini", a reference to Matteo Salvini, the leader of the right-wing Northern League party which campaigns strongly against illegal immigrants.

Italy

Europe has a model for integrating Muslim migrants - in Sicily

As Italy deals with the aftermath of a violent attack on immigrants, Muslims in Catania offer an example of how integration can work.

Italy

Italy: Police and neo-Nazi activists clash at demonstrations in Macera

The protest follows the shooting and wounding of six African immigrants in the small Italian city by a right-wing extremist.

Italy

Several migrants reported injured in shooting in central Italy -media

A man opened fire on passersby in the central Italian city of Macerata, injuring at least four African migrants in an attack that might be racially motivated, local media report. Police say they have arrested a suspect.

USA

11 things you need to know about Trump’s State of the Union speech

From boasts of boosting the economy, to pledges on immigration and foreign policy threats, here are the key takeaways from Trump's address.

Austria

Austria's Kurz backs Hungary's Orban against EU migrant quotas

The two leaders have pledged to cooperate and challenge the EU's migration policy.

Czech Republic

Decision time in Czech presidential poll

Voters are choosing between the Russia-friendly populist incumbent and a pro-European academic challenger

Europe News

Belgians split over draft migrant law

As Belgian citizens sign up to host migrants and refugees, some politicians are pushing for tougher deportation laws. A draft bill says police should be allowed to search for and arrest unauthorised migrants in privacy homes. And public opinion is split.