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Euronews Witness

Germany's U-turn on migration: Is it necessary or just politics?

Germany has taken a sharp turn in its migration policy compared to the 'welcoming measures' associated with the 'Merkel era'. Euronews reporter Monica Pinna went to Berlin to discover what has changed and why.

Culture news

Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition

Every year a furry rodent crawls from a tree to predict the weather, but what European beliefs inspire the event which has been immortalised on screen and stage?

Economy

Where is European money travelling abroad?

New data reveals the countries contributing to the total of personal transfers within and outside the EU in 2022.

Germany

Germany drops restrictions on dual citizenship

The legislation will make people eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany, or three in case of “special integration accomplishments.”

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Green News

How do Europe’s voters feel about climate change?

Climate change is one of the issues Europe’s voters are most concerned about, a new report finds.

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak secures Commons approval of controversial Rwanda Bill

Relief for British prime minister as he faced down a rebellion within his own party to secure approval for his controversial Rwanda plan for asylum seekers.

Europe News

‘Two extinction rebellions’: Climate, migration fears to shape EU vote

Two ‘tribes’ of voters, one mostly worried about climate change and the other about immigration, could shape the outcome of June’s European elections, according to a new report.

France

Macron lays out vision of 'stronger' France amid far-right challenge

The centrist president advocated a variety of policies, including tax cuts for the middle classes and children learning the national anthem.

France

Migrants killed during perilous sea crossing from France to UK

The five dead migrants were discovered just off the coast of France on their attempt to get to UK shores.

United Kingdom

Dead body on UK 'floating prison' lay 'undiscovered' for 12 hours

The incident has added to worries about 'inhumane' conditions on the Bibby Stockholm, a ship used to house asylum-seekers in the UK.

France

UK not doing enough to curb migrant crossings - French report

The UK is not cooperating enough to help reduce migrant boats, a new French report has claimed.

United Kingdom

Controversial restrictions on UK family visa rules eased

The UK government's changes were blasted as an "effective ban" on most UK citizens marrying foreign nationals.

Europe News

'Historic day': EU strikes major deal to reform migration policy

Member states and the European Parliament struck on Wednesday a major deal to reform the bloc's migration policy, capping off a three-year-long ambitious effort that at times seemed doomed to fail.

France

Far-right 'victory' as France passes hardline immigration bill

The strict new law has been condemned by left-wing politicians and seen a top minister resign.

World News

‘Costly and cruel’: NGOs condemn EU’s new legislation on migration

The new EU legislation reforming the bloc’s migration policy, as currently drafted, undermines the bloc’s values and human rights, according to NGOs.

France

One dead after migrants shipwrecked in Channel

A total of 66 people were travelling on the refugee boat which sank off the northern coast of France in the early hours of Friday, according to French authorities.

France

French MPs reject government immigration bill

The government has yet to decide whether to keep pushing for the adoption of the bill intended to strengthen the country’s ability to expel foreigners considered undesirable or withdraw it.

United Kingdom

Anguish over 'ban' on most UK citizens marrying foreign nationals

"The government is willing to sacrifice the rights of British citizens who happen to fall in love across borders," one rights advocate told Euronews.

World News

Without a trace: The nameless graves along the Balkan migration route

As migrants travel along the Balkan route towards Western Europe, NGOs are trying to keep track of those who lose their lives, but many tombstones remain nameless.

France

France anti-racism rally marks 40th anniversary of 1983 Equality March

Forty years ago, French citizens of North African descent marched, from Marseille to Paris between the 15th of October and the 3rd of December, to denounce discrimination and racism.