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María Migliore discusses how growing up in impoverished neighborhoods shapes life opportunities and the vital need for social integration to improve living conditions.

The article discusses the proposal of seven core values necessary for effective education integration in rapidly developing mega-regions in South Korea.

Germany plans to integrate asylum seekers into the labor market more quickly, but experts caution that the impact may be minimal, particularly if integration courses are cut.

Church leaders and civil society representatives in Argentina have raised alarms about budget cuts and the standstill of programs designed for the integration of vulnerable neighborhoods.

The Catholic Church has strongly criticized the Argentine government's reduction of budget for urban integration projects, warning of the consequences for marginalized neighborhoods.

The National Teachers' Union in South Korea is calling for a complete review of the proposed law on the establishment of integrated special cities, claiming it threatens public education by fostering competition between regions.

This article discusses the challenges of integrating Ukrainian refugees into the Latvian labor market and highlights ongoing research on the subject.

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt proposes a rapid integration plan for refugees to enter the workforce, but critics argue it may fail due to its short-sighted nature.

Marta Farrés, the mayor of Sabadell, argues that the left should confidently guarantee citizen security while engaging in integration policies.

The Catalan government has mandated that immigrants renewing their residency must study Catalan as a requirement for their permit renewal.

A proposed new integration support for immigrants in Finland is receiving extensive criticism during its consultation phase for being discriminatory and unrealistic.

The article discusses the challenges of integrating refugees into the job market in Norway and advocates for a revised integration policy that emphasizes mutual obligations and support.

European leaders are intensifying efforts to enhance the euro's international role amid geopolitical challenges, focusing on deepening capital market integration and expanding access to euro liquidity.

The Central Bank of Nigeria announces enhanced cooperation with the African Union for monetary integration after Nigeria's approval as a permanent member of the African Monetary Institute Board.

Kalev Stoicescu argues that establishing a language requirement for military service does not actually exempt individuals from serving in the Estonian Defense Forces.

Norway's government is tightening integration policies despite already having one of the strictest systems in Europe, which critics say fosters polarization in the immigration debate.

The article discusses a new initiative aimed at providing digital identity solutions for citizens and companies across the European Union to enhance digital services and integration.

Germany's Interior Minister Dobrindt limits access to German integration courses, causing conflict with Social Democrats amid ongoing asylum debates.

Germany's Federal Interior Ministry plans to restrict access to integration courses for immigrants without a legal claim to participation.

The suspension of approvals for integration courses threatens smaller educational institutions and leaves thousands of migrants without vital access to language and integration programs in Germany.

President William Ruto is launching Kenya's 2026 Diplomatic Brief, focusing on regional integration, economic diplomacy, and global partnerships.

Growing backlash in the education community against the proposed special law for administrative integration in South Korea, perceived as detrimental to public education.

The article argues that the U.S. fragmentation policy necessitates deeper defense integration among Nordic countries as a response to contemporary security challenges.

A significant increase in the number of agricultural interns from Uganda has triggered Foreigners and Integration Minister Rasmus Stoklund to investigate potential abuses of the program.

UBS reports that Mexico has started 2026 with improving macroeconomic fundamentals and clear structural strengths, primarily due to its deep integration with the U.S. economy, despite geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty.

With 35 years since the founding of Mercosur showing little success in global trade integration, the article argues that Argentina should leave Mercosur to pursue a more open economic policy, akin to Chile's actions 50 years ago.

The article discusses progressive migration policies that could improve the German migration system, which is currently slow and detrimental to the well-being and integration of newcomers.

Experts are cautioning against potential cuts to the citizen's allowance for Ukrainians as the German government prepares to implement legislative changes.