Wait times for residence permits have gotten excessively long at many of Germany's immigration offices. Our readers share how long they've had to wait for a new visa, the impact delays have on their lives and their tips for getting through.
Germany's strict new border policy is bringing back memories of separation on the frontier with Poland, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's new government seeks to implement a promised crackdown on irregular migration.
Germany's new cabinet was sworn in on Tuesday. Here are the key names you need to know in everything from foreign policy to housing and digitalisation.
Germany's new government said Wednesday it would reject most asylum seekers at its borders as conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks to limit irregular immigration and curb the rise of the far-right.
A plan by Germany to turn back more asylum seekers at the Austrian border has a sparked legal and political backlash, with Austria warning it may refuse to accept returns.
The incoming CDU/CSU and SPD coalition looks set to take a much tougher stance on migration - with Union politicians even pledging a crackdown from 'day one'. We look at the key policies in store for foreigners and dual nationals in Germany.
Alexander Dobrindt, the Bavarian conservative set to take over from Nancy Faeser as Interior Minister, has pledged to "upturn" migration policy. Here's what to know about the man set to be in charge of immigration, citizenship, and Germany's domestic security.
Europe's population is getting older and its set to shrink in many countries. One of the keys to sustaining societies and economies will be the integration of immigrants into the workforce, the author of a new study tells Claudia Delpero.
State integration ministers have called for a more positive discussion around immigration, and better funding for language and integration courses throughout Germany.
Two flights meant to carry Afghans to Germany will not go ahead as planned this week, a government spokesman said Wednesday amid a growing row over the initiative.
Germany said Monday that it no longer took top spot in the European Union for new asylum applications, as a media report citing EU data put France and Spain ahead.
The former traffic-light coalition oversaw a steep rise in the number of qualified workers coming to Germany, new figures from the Interior Ministry reveal. Has the skilled worker law really been a resounding success?
Several employees of Munich immigration office are suspected of handing out German residence and work permits in exchange for bribes. Here's what to know about the unfolding scandal.
The EU on Tuesday opened the way for member states to set up migrant return centres outside the bloc in a highly contentious move following pressure from governments to facilitate deportation.
As Germany's Friedrich Merz gets closer to becoming chancellor, many asylum seekers live in fear of what his promised crackdown on irregular immigration will mean for them.
With many countries in Europe imposing new or tougher language requirements for residency or citizenship, experts say it's no surprise given the rise of nationalist parties and the importance of language to national identity.
Anti-immigration rhetoric has heightened in Germany. But new research highlights how people with an immigration background are propping up many sectors in the labour market.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to win the second largest share of votes in the federal election, early exit polls have shown. What might it mean for Germany's attitude to foreigners?
Due to a huge labour shortage, Germany has been encouraging skilled workers from abroad to help fill up the labour market. We look at how many visas are being issued for this purpose.
Hospital manager Kathrin Leffler says she worries Germany's tense pre-election debate on immigration will make it harder to recruit enough skilled workers from abroad to fill a growing labour shortage.
Germany's election campaign has been marked by anti-immigration rhetoric. But German hospitals are going viral for urging people to vote for "humanity". We spoke to Darmstadt Clinic to find out more.
Germany's interior minister has vowed to do everything possible to carry out more deportations to Afghanistan, after an Afghan asylum seeker was arrested over a car ramming attack in Munich that injured dozens.
Immigration has become the most hotly-debated topic in the German election campaign. Here's a guide to leading parties' positions on immigration and citizenship.
An immigration bill from Germany's conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz and backed controversially by the far-right AfD has failed to make it through German parliament.
