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geflüchtete Familie Migration
Right to remain
These are the protection rights that apply in Germany
What forms of protection are available to people seeking protection in Germany? An overview of the legal options.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (r.) und NATO-Generalsekretär Mark Rutte Defence
Security
Why does Germany stand firmly by NATO?
For Germany and Europe, the alliance is a unique success story. See here for the key questions and answers.
Pässe und Visa Migration
Visa for Germany
Beware of scams! How to spot visa fraud
Official application and common scams: what you need to obtain a visa for Germany and how to spot fraud.
Kinder und Frauen in einem Bus Migration
Family reunification
Family reunification: what rules apply to those requiring protection and their family members
The opportunities for family reunification depend partly on the status of those entitled to protection. Find out what makes successful family reunification possible.
Flüchtlinge lernen Deutsch Migration
Resettlement
The legal route, not a hazardous refugee journey: how resettlement works
Resettlement is a safe path to being accepted by a host country - though only via official processes. We explain how refugees are selected and checked.
Flüchtlinge auf einem überfüllten Boot Migration
People smuggling
Lies typically told by smugglers - and how to recognise human trafficking
Smugglers and human traffickers lure in their victims with quick solutions. How to detect their tricks and scams.
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge Migration
Refugee protection
How the asylum procedure works in Germany
From initial reception to residence permit: a step-by-step guide for asylum seekers in Germany.
Richterinnen und Richter des Bundesverfassungsgerichts Arguing
Federal Constitutional Court
How much disagreement can a democracy tolerate, Ms Baer?
Susanne Baer served for twelve years as a Federal Constitutional Court justice. She explains why it functions rather like a seatbelt in a constitutional state.
Ein lang gestrecktes, schmales Stück Land im Meer Germany in the UN
Climate change
Does a nation still exist if it sinks beneath the waves?
Island nations like Tuvalu could soon disappear. The UN-coalition C-SET is also considering the ramifications under international law.
Serap Güler, Staatsministerin im Auswärtigen Amt Germany in the UN
Minister of State Serap Güler
Why is Germany continuing to support the UN, Ms Güler?
The UN is being obstructed by some of its members and is struggling financially. Nonetheless, Germany wants to step up rather than reduce its engagement.
Ein Mann mit Kapitänsmütze und dem Schriftzug „Skipper“ auf dem Hemd blickt in die Kamera. Germany in the UN
Peacekeeping: UNIFIL
188 days between Cyprus and Lebanon
Monitoring the sea area, training Lebanese soldiers: aboard a German frigate that is involved in the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission.
UNMISS Police Commissioner Meinolf Schlotmann (r.) bei der Übergabe eines Fahrzeugs an den South Sudan National Police Service Germany as part of the UN
South Sudan
“Peace can only be achieved through dialogue”
Meinolf Schlotmann from Germany is the leader of the police component of the UNMISS peacekeeping mission in South Sudan that aims to provide protection and security as well as to build trust.

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