Migration

A positive attitude toward the ethnic and cultural diversity in our society and a committed stance toward the fundamental values and rules of democracy are not contradictory for us. Together, they form the foundation of a multicultural republic.

Here you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on migration.

Recent Articles on Migration

Ein Abschnitt des Grenzzaunes zwischen den USA und Mexico.

The Attack on Migrant Communities Is a Litmus Test for US Democracy

Analysis

On World Refugee Day, the US stands at a crossroads: once a global leader in refugee protection, it now faces rising rights violations, legal erosion, and harsh immigration policies that threaten both vulnerable communities and democratic principles.

Katharina Obser

Foto: Eine Reihe von Polizist*innen mit Helmen und Schilden steht nachts eng beieinander, mit grellem Licht im Hintergrund.

German-Georgian Migration agreement: Germany must take a close look

Commentary

The migration agreement between Germany and Georgia has been in place since December 2023, and Georgia has been considered a safe country of origin for just as long. However, the increasingly repressive policies in Tbilisi make it necessary to rethink the German view of the country.

Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers, Kirsten Krampe

Foto: Ein Metallzaun mit rot-weißem Absperrband, das sich kreuzt. Dahinter ein Weg und ein Holzzaun, im Hintergrund unscharf ein Gebäude.

Migration Policy: European Union Increasingly Outsources Responsibility for Asylum

Analysis

Externalisation is increasingly seen as a lever for solving the EU’s migration issues, yet poses serious legal, ethical and practical problems.

Judith Kohlenberger

Menschen versammeln sich auf dem Tahrir Platz in Kairo.

Feminist Foreign Policy and Relations between Germany and Egypt: Shifting Priorities

Analysis

The German government is currently working out guidelines for its feminist foreign policy (FFP). If it adopted a thorough approach, it would have to reassess bilateral cooperation with Egypt in all fields, including security, the economy, and migration.

Christian Achrainer

Person hält einen aserbaidschanischen Reisepass in die Kamera, Hintergrund unscharf.

A portrait of a migrant: Azerbaijanis in Germany

Background

Germany leads as a destination country for migrants from Azerbaijan ahead of other European states. It is hard to provide an accurate number but according to various expert estimates, Germany is home to approximately 20 to 30 thousand Azerbaijani migrants.

All Articles on Migration

Thematic Focuses on Migration

Graffiti/Schatten auf einer Backsteinmauer, die ein Flüchtlingsmädchen mit ihrem Koffer zeigt

Truly Indispensable! The Geneva Refugee Convention at 70

Agriculture, food production and labour migration in Southern Europe

Monopoly in Africa?

All Thematic Focuses on Migration

Heimatkunde

On our migration policy portal "Heimatkunde," you will find numerous contributions, reports, and dossiers, as well as information about our events and projects that deal with the significant questions of a multicultural republic.

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Publications on Migration

Germany Calling

E-Paper

Germany is dependent on labour migration from the Western Balkans. However, the emigration of young, educated people in particular is slowing down both economic and democratic progress in the region.

Anja Troelenberg, Franziska Tschinderle

Mini-Busse am «Phase» oder Bus Hauptbahnhof, Kampala, Uganda.

Contested Mobility Norms in Africa

Migration from Africa will not only occupy European politics in the future; it is already shaping politics in Africa today and is an important factor for economic development.

Amanda Bisong, Dr. Franzisca Zanker

Wirtschaftsatlas 2024

Atlas

How can we achieve climate targets while ensuring sustainable and equitable prosperity? This atlas identifies political instruments and solutions for an ecologically oriented social market economy in 19 subject areas.

All Publications on Migration

Migration

Recent Articles on Migration

The Attack on Migrant Communities Is a Litmus Test for US Democracy

German-Georgian Migration agreement: Germany must take a close look

Migration Policy: European Union Increasingly Outsources Responsibility for Asylum

Feminist Foreign Policy and Relations between Germany and Egypt: Shifting Priorities

A portrait of a migrant: Azerbaijanis in Germany

Thematic Focuses on Migration

Truly Indispensable! The Geneva Refugee Convention at 70

Agriculture, food production and labour migration in Southern Europe

Monopoly in Africa?

Heimatkunde

Publications on Migration

Germany Calling

Contested Mobility Norms in Africa

Wirtschaftsatlas 2024

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