EU Asylum System in Transition: Experts Warn – Germany Needs to Catch up Urgently for GEAS
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"Geas" is shortening the European asylum reform, which will enter into force on Friday. The most important changes and their significance for Germany are simply explained.
The EU's new asylum system could lead to falling figures, but it will not bring about a complete stop to irregular migration.
New asylum rules have been in effect since midnight. They are intended to prevent migrants from moving from one European country to another. A processing center has opened in Berlin. Source link: https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-06/eu-asylsystem-geas-in-kraft Author: DIE ZEIT: Ausland – Vera Sprothen Publish date: 2026-06-12 04:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked source.
The reform of the GEAS asylum system will apply from 12 June. On several points, the EU is reorganising. Is this ensuring relaxation at the EU's internal borders?
The EU wants to deport people more consistently. New asylum rules are intended to prevent protection seekers from moving on within Europe. Germany does not have to contribute at first.
Stricter rules at borders, more consistent deportations: The EU asylum reform should provide relief – also in Germany. But how should this work in concrete terms?
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