Germany's New Border Policy: A Step Towards Migration Control
Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced a directive to reject undocumented migrants at borders on the first day of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's new coalition government. This move seeks to reverse a 2015 policy, aiming to control illegal migration with additional police support, amidst legal and political debate.
In a significant policy shift, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has commanded a crackdown on undocumented migrants, including asylum seekers, at the country's borders. This directive was revealed on the inaugural working day of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government.
The aim is to replace a 2015 policy allowing undocumented entries, a measure taken in response to the high numbers of asylum seekers, many fleeing conflict in Syria. Dobrindt claims the current migrant numbers remain unsustainable, emphasizing the need for clarity and control in migration policies.
The controversial decision, first reported by Bild, aligns with the coalition's goal to tighten border security and follows Merz's election promise to reduce migration-related crimes. Plans include sending 3,000 more officers to the borders, boosting the total number of border police to 14,000.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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