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A Migrant's Fatal Journey 'Now He's Dead and We Have Nothing'

Thousands of African migrants die every year on their way to Europe. One family from Conakry, Guinea, bet everything they had on their eldest son making it -- and lost. By Benjamin Moscovici in Guinea

'Now He's Dead and We Have Nothing' - Benjamin Moscovici

The Closed Gates of Europe Refugees Caught in the Middle of Turkey-EU Standoff

When the refugee crisis ebbed in 2016, the EU could have used the time to fix its asylum system. But it didn't. Now, Turkey is sending refugees north again as more Syrians seek to escape the violence in Idlib. The ensuing chaos has come as a surprise to nobody.

Refugees Caught in the Middle of Turkey-EU Standoff - ANGELOS TZORTZINIS / AFP

A New Wave of Refugees? Idlib Violence Puts Pressure on EU-Turkey Pact

With Russia and Iran joining the Syrian regime in pounding the population of Idlib in northern Syria, a new wave of refugees is heading for Turkey. Ankara has signaled that it may mark the end of the Turkish-EU refugee pact. Von Melanie Amann, Giorgos Christides, Steffen Lüdke, Peter Müller und Maximilian Popp

Idlib Violence Puts Pressure on EU-Turkey Pact - Gianmarco Maraviglia/ DER SPIEGEL

EU Border Scandal Videos Show Apparent Illegal Pushback of Migrants

Are masked figures working for the Greek authorities secretly deporting migrants back to Turkey? DER SPIEGEL has obtained videos suggesting exactly that. Pressure is growing for Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to respond to the allegations, as tensions between the NATO partners grow. Von Giorgos Christides, Steffen Lüdke und Maximilian Popp

Videos Show Apparent Illegal Pushback of Migrants

Migration to Europe UN Survey Says Africa's Best Are Emigrating

Many Europeans are apprehensive about migrants coming to the continent. The United Nations has surveyed some 3,000 immigrants from African countries about their personal histories and plans -- and came to some astonishing conclusions. Von Christoph Titz

UN Survey Says Africa's Best Are Emigrating - UNDP

Refugee Success Stories Finding a New Life in Germany

Since the mass influx of refugees to Germany in 2015, one-third have found jobs in the country. We profile four success stories that show just how far some asylum-seekers can get in the country if they remain persistent. Von Katrin Elger und Anna-Lena Jaensch

Finding a New Life in Germany - Milos Djuric/ DER SPIEGEL

A Heroine and a Figure of Hate Carola Rackete and Europe's Troubling Refugee Policies

Seventeen days at sea, chaos, distress and an act of desperation: The drama surrounding German captain Carola Rackete has exposed the cynicism behind European migration policy. The EU is no longer rescuing drowning migrants and the number of refugees continues to fall. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Carola Rackete and Europe's Troubling Refugee Policies - Karl Mancini/ DER SPIEGEL

Sea-Watch Captain Carola Rackete 'We Were All in a State of Total Despair'

Carola Rackete saved 53 migrants adrift at sea. In an interview, she discusses the hardships on board, her arrest in Italy and the failure of European immigration policy. Von Frank Hornig

'We Were All in a State of Total Despair' - Alessandro Serrano/ action press

More Inhumane than Trump Europe's Treatment of Migrants Is Shameful

It's easy to criticize Washington's migration policies as inhumane, but the approach taken by the European Union is even more outrageous. Politicians in the EU outsource the horrors and wash their hands of any guilt. Von Mathieu von Rohr

Europe's Treatment of Migrants Is Shameful - JOSE CABEZAS/ REUTERS

No Way Back Why Most Syrian Refugees Want to Stay in Germany

Islamic State has been conquered and the war has ended in large parts of Syria, but most Syrian refugees living in Germany want to stay. Many fear persecution if they go back while others have already established themselves in their new home. Von Katrin Elger und Asia Haidar

Why Most Syrian Refugees Want to Stay in Germany - Maurizio Gambarini / DPA

A Wall Worse than Trump's European Policies Create New Dangers on Mediterranean

In just a few years, the dreams of European immigration hardliners have become reality on the Mediterranean. Volunteer sea rescue operations have been shut down, and the route across the sea is more dangerous than ever. Von Steffen Lüdke, Maximilian Popp, Jan Puhl und Raniah Salloum

European Policies Create New Dangers on Mediterranean - Nicolo Lanfranchi/ laif

Hell on Earth Refugees Suffer as Libya's Civil War Rages On

As Libya descends into a bloody civil war, thousands of refugees are trapped in the crossfire. Some are forced to fight as mercenaries, while others are systematically raped, tortured or sold as slaves. One Italian is helping them tell their stories. Von Fiona Ehlers und Katrin Kuntz

Refugees Suffer as Libya's Civil War Rages On - Jonas Wresch / DER SPIEGEL

'This Is Our Jungle' Abysmal Conditions for Refugees in the Greek Islands

The European Union claims that the refugee pact with Turkey has been a success. Yet asylum-seeker camps on Greek islands in the Aegean have transformed into prisons. Thousands of migrants live there in horrific conditions. Von Steffen Lüdke, Giorgos Christides und Socrates Baltagiannis

Abysmal Conditions for Refugees in the Greek Islands - Socrates Baltagiannis

A Migration Nightmare Why Germany's Deportation System Is Failing Everyone

As Germany tries to crack down on rejected asylum-seekers and criminal refugees, its civil servants are constrained by the limits of a dysfunctional system. Whether refugee, police officer or office clerk, almost everyone involved has something to complain about. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Why Germany's Deportation System Is Failing Everyone - DPA

Distressed Are Ships in the Med Ignoring Refugees in Distress?

Migrants are still trying to reach Europe across the Mediterranean. But ever since Italy has closed its ports to ships that have saved refugees from the waves, there are indications that some captains have grown more willing to sail on by without helping. Von Raphael Thelen

Are Ships in the Med Ignoring Refugees in Distress? - Alamy/ mauritius images

Former German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel 'The World Is Changing Dramatically'

Former German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel speaks to DER SPIEGEL about his call for the country to take on a new global role and why Germans are underestimating the dangers posed by the current geopolitical situation. Von Mathieu von Rohr und Britta Sandberg

'The World Is Changing Dramatically' - Hannes Jung / DER SPIEGEL

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz 'Why Does Everything I Do Get So Overblown?'

In a DER SPIEGEL interview, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, 32, talks about his goals as holder of the rotating European Council presidency, the fight against illegal immigration and his relationship with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Von Peter Müller und Walter Mayr

'Why Does Everything I Do Get So Overblown?' - Jork Weismann / DER SPIEGEL

The Chemnitz Riots Right-Wing Mob Wreaks Havoc on German City

For the second straight day, right-wing extremists took control of the streets in the eastern German city of Chemnitz as the police lacked sufficient personnel to stop them. Hitler greetings were in no short supply. Von Raphael Thelen

Right-Wing Mob Wreaks Havoc on German City - Jan Woitas/ dpa

Shifting Overseas Route Spain Becomes New Target for Migrants

Although the number of migrants making their way across the Mediterranean to Europe has fallen drastically, the preferred overseas route has now moved westward to the strait between Morocco and Spain. Now Rome, Madrid and North African countries are battling to find a solution. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Spain Becomes New Target for Migrants - REUTERS

'69 People on My 69th Birthday' Suicide Casts Doubts On German Deportation Policies

As Germany's interior minister joked about deporting 69 refugees on his birthday last week, news emerged that one of those Afghan deportees had committed suicide in Kabul. The man's treatment raises serious questions about the country's deportation policies. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Suicide Casts Doubts On German Deportation Policies - Michael Trammer / imago

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