Foreign exchange analysts at Barclays have updated clients with their latest foreign exchange forecasts. It says that British Pound is likely to remain strong while the Australian Dollar is prone to consolidation over coming weeks and months. The UK-based international lender and investment bank sees upside potential in the Pound-to-Australian Dollar exchange rate (GBP/AUD) … [Read more...] about Barclays Predicts Pound-to-Australian Dollar Exchange Rate at 1.84 by End of 2021
UNHCR Wants Germany to Improve Refugee Protection
UNHCR Germany is calling on political parties to step up their commitment to the Geneva Convention and ensure refugee protection around the world. Family reunification opportunities, in particular, should be increased, the UN agency urged in a paper published on Wednesday, March 3. "Germany is a role-model in global refugee protection and holds great credibility as a host … [Read more...] about UNHCR Wants Germany to Improve Refugee Protection
France Bans Generation Identity, a Far-Right Anti-Migrant Group
Generation Identity has repeatedly tried to bar migrants from entering the country, conducting high-profile raids in the Alps and the Pyrenees. On February 13, Darmanin announced that he had triggered procedures to ban the group in response to a series of anti-migrant actions. He raised the possibility of dissolving the far-right group in late January when it deployed … [Read more...] about France Bans Generation Identity, a Far-Right Anti-Migrant Group
Northern Ireland Leaders had ‘Disappointing’ Meeting with UK Parliament over Irish Sea Border
A meeting of the EU-UK body overseeing the NI Brexit deal to resolve issues with the Irish Sea border was "hugely disappointing," First Minister Arlene Foster has said. But Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said the meeting had been "constructive and pragmatic." No breakthrough was reached on requests by the UK to extend grace periods. The grace periods mean … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland Leaders had ‘Disappointing’ Meeting with UK Parliament over Irish Sea Border
Germany’s Pro-Refugee Politician Murdered by a Neo Nazi, Murderer Convicted
A Neo-Nazi from Germany was sentenced this week to life in prison for killing Walter Lubcke, a local politician whose support for refugees had made him a target among the right-wing extremist in the country. The court verdict has finally closed a disturbing and painful chapter in Germany's debate on migration. However, there is a very long history of xenophobia and racism in … [Read more...] about Germany’s Pro-Refugee Politician Murdered by a Neo Nazi, Murderer Convicted