1. For each of the 3 countries, give the following information:
a) capital
b) location/the countries that share its borders
c) the religious breakdown of the population
d) the type of government
e) the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
f) the population
[Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.
NOTE: If WorldFactBook appears outdated for any country, go to Wikipedia – search there for “Religion in ___” or “Politics of ____” for the leaders.  Or do an internet search for “Population of ___.”]

NOTE to students: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources.”

2. For GERMANY:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Germany announced that they would no longer enforce Dublin procedures for Syrian citizens (asylum rules that require all migrants to be processed in the first EU country they enter).  As a result, an increasing number of migrants headed toward Germany.  What do you think of the latest news that Germany has now re-imposed border controls? Explain your answer.

3. For SLOVAKIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What did Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák say about the EU commission’s attempt to impose quotas on the number of migrants each EU country must take? Be specific.
c) The Slovak government says that in the face of the current migration crisis it is capable of integrating 200 Syrian Christians, Minister Kaliňák said on Saturday. “We know they'll integrate and be a great addition to our society. But let's not foolishly entertain the notion of having a mass of 50,000 people, as directed by Brussels' [EU commissioners] administrative decision, all of a sudden come to Slovakia," added Kalinak.
Consider the population and religious breakdown of Slovakia. Do you think think the government is being unreasonable? Explain your answer.
d) What does Mr. Kaliňák say is the main task facing international community regarding this crisis? Do you agree with his assertion? Explain your answer.

4. For HUNGARY:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What two steps is the Hungarian government taking to end the flow of migrants streaming across its borders?
c) Ask a parent, what do you think of these actions by the Hungarian government?