The German Parliament agreed on Thursday to a new law setting out measures for integrating the large numbers of refugees who have entered the nation, including the creation of jobs for asylum seekers, according to dpa. The law, which was passed by the lower house of German parliament, the Bundestag, also includes measures to curb benefits for those who refuse to take steps to integrate into German society. About 1 million refugees entered Germany last year, fleeing wars and poverty in the Middle East and Africa. Unveiling plans for the law four months ago, Chancellor Angela Merkel described the legislation as historic.
