Veysel Özcan
Veysel Oezcan studied social sciences in Mannheim, Amsterdam and at the Humboldt University, Berlin. Since 1999, he has been a member of the editorial staff of the newsletter "Migration und Bevölkerung.“
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Germany's High Court Strikes Down Planned Immigration Law
Germany's Constitutional Court struck down the country's first immigration law on procedural grounds in late 2002.
EU Sees Dip in Number of Asylum Applications
EU asylum applications declined to 388,400 in 2001.
Government Directive on Asylum Sparks Row in Austria
Austria's October 2002 directive cut federal benefits for designated asylum seekers, sparking political backlash and a court challenge as applications neared record highs.
Top German Parties Back Islamic Education
Germany's top two parties backed Islamic education in public schools in 2002.
German Immigration Law Clears Final Hurdle
Germany's first immigration law, signed June 2002, creates points-based and skills-based entry, restructures residency permits, and mandates integration courses.
Churches Help Sink German Anti-Discrimination Bill
Germany's 2002 anti-discrimination bill collapsed after Catholic and Protestant churches objected that it would limit preferential hiring in faith-run institutions.