
Family Reunification Continues in Germany Despite Merz’s Promises
If the pace holds, Germany would once again exceed 100,000 family reunification arrivals over the course of 2026.

If the pace holds, Germany would once again exceed 100,000 family reunification arrivals over the course of 2026.

Although the scheme affects fewer and fewer people, it remains extremely unpopular in France.

Germans can expect 541 more Afghans to arrive by the end of 2025, thanks to government-organized programs.

Nearly half of Danes back MP Mette Frederiksen’s decision despite international pressure.

Citing the “right to family life,” the top court struck down a bill that would have limited family reunification.

The President requested that the Constitutional Court urgently examine several articles, arguing that they may violate constitutional principles such as family unity and non-discrimination.

Lawyers citing the ECHR say migrants can bring ‘relatives’ with no blood or legal connection.

This year, Germany expects over 100,000 people to arrive with family reunification visas.

The new legislation only applies to migrants with subsidiary protection status.
Waiting times, rules for citizenship, and family reunification laws are all affected by the proposed initiative.