Austria rejects German plans to reject asylum seekers at border

One wants to coordinate with the European neighbours, but the planned black and red government does not depend on their approval, says Union politician Spahn. Austria rejects the plans.

Union and SPD want to reject asylum seekers – "in coordination with the respective neighbouring state, as stated in their exploratory paper. Jens Spahn makes clear what this means.

The Union and the SPD want to pursue a much tougher course in asylum policy. Austria could put a dash through their accounts.

Union and SPD want to reject asylum seekers at the border in the future. This requires cooperation with neighbouring countries - but Austria rejects the German plan. At the same time, the EU also wants to strengthen the right to asylum.

The plans of the next government to reject asylum seekers depend on the cooperation of the neighbours. A neighbouring country already gives its rejection.

From Austria's point of view, people who apply for asylum cannot be rejected informally at the border under current EU law