Migrant Deal with Turkey Still Looks Unworkable
Swapping refugees will be no simple feat, but what else can the EU try to do?
Migration
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.
Tone-Deaf German Leaders Risk Immigration Backlash
It is not the far right but tone-deaf centrists who could radicalize German voters.
Immigrants Unlikely to Plug Germany’s Skills Gap
Many immigrants from the Middle East lack the skills they need to work in a rich country like Germany.
Germany, Sweden Urge Measures to Slow Immigration
The Northern Europeans are overwhelmed by asylum seekers.
How to Have a Geopolitical Conversation with a Nativist
It should be possible to persuade Donald Trump’s supporters that he’s wrong. Here is how.
Greece Asks EU for Help to Control Bloc’s External Border
After warnings that it might be ejected from the Schengen Area, Greece finally asks for help.