From May 6, 2025, the government of Germany will enforce stricter border controls and limit asylum applications. The government contends that asylum seeks should first apply for asylum in the first EU country they enter.
What to Expect
- The new German government, led by future Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will implement stricter migration and border policies.
- Enforcement measures include increased checks at the German border with immediate rejection of anyone attempting to enter irregularly.
- Germany’s asylum policy will align with the EU’s, in that asylum seekers should apply for protection in the first country they enter.
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