Tone-Deaf German Leaders Risk Immigration Backlash
It is not the far right but tone-deaf centrists who could radicalize German voters.
Migration
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.
Greece Threatened with Schengen Expulsion
Other European nations complain that Greece is dragging its feet in controlling the border.
Leaders Recognize Migration to Europe Must Be Slowed
Europe’s passport-free Schengen Area could be at risk if members fail to control the influx of people.
Tougher Immigration Policies Split Germany’s Ruling Parties
“The left hand of the government doesn’t know what the right is doing anymore.”
Merkel Mends Ties with Bavarian Ally on Immigration
The German chancellor walks back her open-doors policy.
Austria to Erect Fence on Border, Germany Critical
Europe’s migrant crisis is raising tension between the two German-speaking countries.
Central Europeans Resist Merkel’s Immigration Policy
German influence in Central Europe is failing when it comes to immigration policy.
Why They Come: The Balkans’ Desperation
The geography and history of the Balkans explain why so many seek a better life in Western Europe.
German Conservatives Resist Merkel’s Immigration Policy
Disquiet in the chancellor’s Christian Democrat ranks is rising.
Merkel’s Generous Migration Policy Splits Europe
Few countries are willing to help Germany cope with asylum seekers.
Netherlands’ Wilders Rises as Immigration Concerns Mount
The Freedom Party leader capitalizes on fears that immigration is changing Dutch society.