Merz aims to keep new asylum seekers in Germany below 100,000 a year

In the evaluation of the proposed amendment to the asylum law, there were 27 speakers, most of whom were critical.

"Reducing these numbers now is really significant: Chancellor's candidate Merz envisages a sharp restriction on the number of asylum seekers. Is that realistic? The SPD reacts irritated. And the Expert Council on Migration warns: "Unforeseeable events" could increase immigration.

CDU chief Friedrich Merz has a ceiling for asylum seekers for the first time.

The measure, decided by the coalition government between conservatives, social democrats and liberals, is expected to enter into force in mid-May. Several experts doubt its compliance with European law.

The German Chancellor-designate Merz wants to reduce the number of new asylum seekers below 100,000 a year. Schleswig-Holstein's Prime Minister Günther sees a great need for catching up in the planned social reforms.

Black and red wanted to "reducing the number of asylum applications," said the designated chancellor. He accused Russia of "serious war crimes."