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Alma Zadic arrived in Vienna from Bosnia when she was 10. Now, she is the justice minister in an awkward coalition of liberal Greens and hard-line, anti-immigrant conservatives. VIENNA -- [...]

VIENNA -- When Sebastian Kurz became Austria's youngest-ever chancellor two years ago, he made a pact to govern with the far right. He would in effect housebreak them, he suggested, [...]

Four years after Germany took in over one million migrants, integration is quietly working, one village at a time. GOLZOW, Germany -- The invitation was risky, and Mayor Frank Schütz [...]

MUNICH -- Germans waving welcome signs in German, English and Arabic came to the train station here Saturday to greet the first group of what is expected to be about [...]

The article reports on far-right protests in Chemnitz, Germany two weeks after Chancellor Angela Merkel announced she would not seek another term. Topics discussed include anger against her 2015 decision to welcome more than a million migrants into Germany, the question by some on whether her leadership, in particular on migration and economic austerity, helped start the forces now tearing Europe apart, and the legacy of Merkel.

The article presents the first group of 19 Afghan refugees has landed in Germany the line was making the rounds in Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party: "2015 mustn't be repeated" and Armin Laschet, who wants to succeed Ms. Merkel as chancellor after next month's elections.

The article features a Christmas market hosted by Generation Identity, a far-right youth movement under observation by several European intelligence services. Topics discussed include their goal to fight against liberalism and rid Europe of non-European immigrants, number of committed Generation Identity followers in Germany, and information on Generation Identity activists.

The article explores the problems facing the European Union (EU), as nationalism, laced with ethnic hatred, has been gaining momentum, years after World War I and World War II. Topics discussed include populists in several European governments, including Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, remarks from Traute Lafrenz, member of the White Rose, an anti-Hitler student resistance group, and impact of the migrant crisis on EU.

The article reports that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has agreed to build border camps for asylum seekers and to tighten the border with Austria as part of a political deal to save her government. Topics discussed include the pressure on Merkel over her migration policy, the nationalism and anti-migrant sentiment in mainstream German politics and the change over Merkel's policy for free movement across Europe's border following a revolt against it led by interior minister Horst Seehofer.

The article reports that Hans-Georg Maassen, chief of domestic intelligence, was removed from post after public rift with Chancellor Angela Merkel raised question concerning security appartus and mentions that Maassen questioned authenticity of video showing immigrants being chased.

The article discusses German governmental policy concerning asylum and repatriation for migrant job seekers, mostly from the western Balkan nations such as Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia, during the early 21st century Middle Eastern refugee crisis impacting Europe. According to the article, German chancellor Angela Merkel stated that individuals entering Germany solely for economic reasons would not be able to remain in the country.

The article looks at the reactions of residents in Erfurt, Germany, a predominantly white city, to the growing number of primarily Syrian and Muslim migrants arriving in the city. Information is provided on the large number of refugees and asylum seekers expected to enter Germany through the end of 2015. Details are included on the housing and education services offered to migrants as well as the mixture of concern and empathy displayed by Germans in Erfurt.

The article discusses an immigration deal between for Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, and leaders of the European Union, citing impact of political crisis in Germany, like an uprising of minister Horst Seehofer, and mentions threats to European unity prompted by the deal.

The article focuses on the Essener Tafel food bank in Essen, Germany managed by Jörg Sartor which bans migrants from the services of the food bank, including the challenge of rising refugees in German cities.

The article discusses the challenges with the arrival of Afghan refugees in Passau, Germany, presents views of an inn owner Wolfgang Wagner, regarding the security checks in the city for refugees and comments from Passau's mayor Jürgen Dupper, related to migration.

The article reports on the age assessment for migrants in Germany as one of challenges in processing unaccompanied teenage migrants.

The article reports on increase in fears of unrest, crime and members of terrorist group Islamic State hiding in the continuing stream of people with rise in number of migrants in Germany and presents views of Matthias Schacherbauer, who runs a temporary home for teenage migrant.

The article reports that the quota system in Germany highlights potential path and pitfalls for crisis management, wherein migrants are being transferred to various cities in the country.

The article reports on the claim by U.S. politician Hillary Clinton in November 2018 that European leaders should restrict or stop the entry of migrants in the region to stop the spread of right-wing populism. Also cited are Clinton's claim that the welcoming attitude of some European countries to migrants and refugees led to political turmoil and Great Britain's decision to withdraw as European Union member, and the anti-migrant policy of U.S. President Donald Trump.