A German town hoped migration could turn its fortunes around. It was no panacea

Summary German town of Altena volunteered to take in 100 more migrants than required Officials saw opportunity to reverse years of population and economic decline Anti-immigration AfD party gaining support amid frustration over rising costs and infrastructure issues Altena's refugee integration efforts recognized, but population continues to decline ALTENA, Germany, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A decade ago, as Germany was grappling with an influx of more than a million migrants, the small town of Altena saw an opportunity to reverse years of population and economic decline. The industrial town in Western Germany made national headlines in 2015 when it volunteered...