How to report on right-wing extremism
Christchurch. The murder of German mayor Walter Lübcke. El Paso. Right-wing attacks receive significant attention in the press. But what should journalists be aware of when reporting on right-wing extremism? Mediendienst Integration spoke with four experts from academia and journalism.
How is Germany’s migration policy perceived abroad?
Many see Germany as a key player in migration policy. But what do other European countries have to say about the way Germany handles migration and how do their media report on the topic? A look at the Czech Republic, Greece, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
European projects on media and migration forge new ties
How do debates on immigration, refugees and social inclusion take place in different European countries? What kind of challenges do projects promoting an unbiased media-coverage face?
58 MPs have a Migration Background
Research of the MEDIENDIENST found that 58 members of the German Parliament have a so-called migration background. This corresponds to 8 percent of the members of Parliament – a slightly higher ratio than 2013.
„Refugees are left alone on the streets”
After the EU-Turkey deal, human rights organizations have raised serious questions on whether Turkey's asylum policies abide by international agreements. What does the Turkish asylum system look like? And how are refugees treated? Interview with human rights expert Dr. Cavidan Soykan.
Typical anti-immigrant arguments in Germany
In some parts of the German population an anti-immigrant sentiment is taking the upper hand. The MEDIENDIENST INTEGRATION has collected 13 common populist claims and checked them with official facts and numbers.