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Glasgow Faces Homelessness Amid Asylum Policy Changes

11/6/2025

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The Home Office's plan to abolish asylum seeker hotels has driven homelessness applications in Glasgow, said Susan Aitken (Scottish National Party, SNP), the leader of Glasgow City Council.
In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed capping asylum seekers at under 100,000 annually, citing overwhelmed public services.
Germany also faces rising xenophobia and a far-right movement as it closes its largest refugee center.
Both nations confront ongoing challenges in managing their asylum systems.

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The Home Office's plan to abolish asylum seeker hotels has driven homelessness applications in Glasgow, said Susan Aitken (Scottish National Party, SNP), the leader of Glasgow City Council.
In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed capping asylum seekers at under 100,000 annually, citing overwhelmed public services.
Germany also faces rising xenophobia and a far-right movement as it closes its largest refugee center.
Both nations confront ongoing challenges in managing their asylum systems.