Berlinale: You are free
The documentary "A Letter to David" is set to screen at the Berlinale, featuring the story of David Cunio, a Hamas hostage, emphasizing themes of healing and reunification with his family.
F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: Political Ash Wednesday: AfD Now in Favor of Family Reunification
The AfD party has changed its stance to support family reunification, highlighting the political tensions surrounding populist rhetoric during the traditional speeches on Ash Wednesday in Germany.
Sweden plans to deport 8-month-old baby to Iran
Sweden is set to deport an 8-month-old baby named Emanuel to Iran, despite his parents having the right to live and work in Sweden.
"Naval blockade", family reunification, residence permit... In Italy, Giorgia Meloni tightens immigration policies
Giorgia Meloni is implementing stricter immigration policies, including a naval blockade to deter migrant boats, as part of her government’s agenda in Italy.
Pursuing Family Reunion Applicants: Israel Undermines Palestinian Family Life
The Israeli government plans to establish a special unit to investigate Palestinian families applying for reunification, enforcing stringent measures under the pretext of preventing fraud.
Migrants, new draft law expected in cabinet: hypothesis of naval blockade and stricter family reunifications
The Italian government is set to introduce a new immigration law that includes measures for a naval blockade and tighter regulations on family reunifications.
Netanyahu promotes: inspectors will be able to monitor family reunification applicants in Israel and enter their homes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is promoting a government bill empowering inspectors with significant authority over couples seeking family reunification in Israel.
The far-right boasts of increasing family reunification denials to 70% in Lorca
The far-right claims a 70% increase in family reunification denials in Lorca, highlighting difficulties faced by agricultural workers from Senegal seeking to reunite with their families.
Federal judge temporarily blocks DHS termination of Family Reunification Parole programs over notice concerns
A Massachusetts federal judge has temporarily blocked the DHS from terminating Family Reunification Parole programs for migrants from seven countries, citing lack of proper notice to affected individuals.
Judge Pauses Trump Policy Ending Family Reunification for Some Migrants
A judge has temporarily halted the implementation of a Trump-era policy that restricted family reunification for certain migrants.
And the Roma camps? Meloni's warning about the family of the woods
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for clarity and pragmatism in the ongoing case of the family living in the woods in Palmoli, emphasizing the need for the safe reunification of the minors with their parents.
Germany is becoming increasingly Arab, Muslim, and African each year
The number of asylum applications in Germany has fallen by 33% in 2025 but remains above 100,000, with family reunification also exceeding the 100,000 mark.
Germany halves illegal entries of foreigners with border controls and fewer family reunifications
Germany has halved illegal entries of foreigners through increased border controls and reduced family reunification policies, with 62,526 illegal entries recorded in 2025.
Suspension of family reunification has an effect – only two visas for hardship cases since the end of July
Since the suspension of family reunification for most illegally entered migrants in July, only two hardship cases have been acknowledged for visa issuance in Germany.
7 million Syrians in Germany? - "Not unrealistic"
Migration researcher Ruud Koopmans calculated that through family reunification, there could be seven million Syrian-descended citizens living in Germany in 50 years, a notion that Islamic studies scholar Susanne Schröter does not deem unrealistic.
"Demographic Time Bomb" – Migration Researcher Criticizes Rapid Naturalization
Migration researcher Ruud Koopmans warns that rapid naturalization of migrants could lead to significant demographic shifts in Germany, with projections of seven million Syrian-descended citizens in the next 50 years due to family reunification.
“More than 70 percent of these women have not set foot in the labor market at all”
The article discusses the low labor participation rate of women who immigrate to Germany through family reunification, highlighting the challenges they face compared to men.