Bombs Will Not Stop Refugees
To suggest Europe can stem the influx of migrants by dropping bombs in Libya and Syria is reckless.
Migration
Clear-Eyed Danes Have Lessons on Immigration
The Danes channel anti-immigrant sentiment through the political process and are honest about the challenges.
Turkey Threatens to End Migrant Deal with Europe
Turkey threatens to stop readmitting refugees unless Europe lifts visa requirements for Turkish nationals.
Merkel Keeps the Peace in Conservative Coalition
Germany maintains controls on its southern border.
Löfven Despairs at Swedes’ Gloom
The migrant crisis is overshadowing Sweden’s economic success, to the exasperation of its prime minister.
Migrant Deal with Turkey Still Looks Unworkable
Swapping refugees will be no simple feat, but what else can the EU try to do?
Migration Policy Unnerves German Business Leaders
Managers blame the rise of the anti-immigrant right on Angela Merkel’s open-door policy.
German-Turkish Migration Pact Almost Certain to Flop
A proposal to swap migrants would be impractical, divisive — and possibly illegal.
Russia Weaponizes Syrian Refugees: NATO
Russia is worsening the refugee crisis out of Syria in order to break Europe’s political will.
No Contradiction in Denmark
The Danes show that liberal values and opposition to mass immigration can go hand in hand.
Austria, Balkan States Agree to Curb Immigration
Austria and Balkan nations take action to reduce the flow of people, to the dismay of Germany and Greece.
Germany Softly Closes Door on Immigrants
Without publicly conceding to pressure, Angela Merkel is taking measures to slow immigration.
Weeks Left to Save Schengen, Dutch Premier Warns
Mark Rutte warns Europe is running out of time to rescue border-free travel.
German Christian Democrats Split on Immigration
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Bavarian sister party calls for a reintroduction of border controls.
Merkel Shifts on Immigration But Maybe Not Fast Enough
The German leader talks tough, but time to stem mass defections to the far right is running out.