US EditionMerz vows to crackdown on illegal migration as he meets Tusk in Warsaw
- On Wednesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw to discuss EU and bilateral issues.
- The talks occurred amid growing concerns over border security and migration, prompting Germany to join a Northern European initiative to tighten EU asylum policies.
- Merz pledged to increase police presence at Germany's borders and consider turning away some asylum seekers, while Tusk urged Germany to boost its defense spending.
- Merz highlighted a collaborative effort involving Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, and other nations aimed at strengthening EU asylum and migration policies, reflecting Germany's dedication to a coordinated European approach.
- The meeting reinforced plans for coordinated EU action on migration and security, reflecting a shift toward deeper German-Polish cooperation amid evolving regional threats.
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Border controls: Now it will be clear whether Friedrich Merz is keeping his word as chancellor
Poland, Austria and Switzerland strongly criticise the threat of restrictions on freedom of movement, which is understandable, but the newly elected German head of government has no choice.
Merz’s Plans to Tighten Border Checks Face Pushback in Warsaw
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk pushed back against plans by Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz to tighten border controls with its European Union neighbors, saying the focus should rather be on reinforcing the bloc’s outside frontier.
Initial visit to Poland - Merz and Tusk want to expand German-Polish relations
Federal Chancellor Merz announced an intensification of bilateral relations during his inaugural visit to Poland. German border controls were also a topic in Warsaw. Merz had previously met French President Macron in Paris.
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