Germany's new govt orders border police to reject most asylum seekers
- Starting May 7, 2025, Germany’s recently established administration under Chancellor Friedrich Merz directed border authorities to turn away undocumented asylum seekers.
- This move follows fears over irregular migration and aims to fulfill Merz's campaign promise amid growing support for the far-right AfD party.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt reversed a 2015 directive and plans to deploy up to 3,000 additional federal officers to enforce stricter border controls.
- Dobrindt emphasized the policy ensures 'humanity and order' and exempts 'vulnerable groups' such as children and pregnant women, while police may work shifts up to 12 hours.
- The policy raised concern among neighbors like Switzerland and EU counterparts, who urge cooperation, while Germany aims to strengthen external EU border protection.
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