Germany's Migration Crisis Sparks National Emergency Declaration

Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared a national emergency on migration in Germany, suspending EU Dublin rules for asylum seekers. Neighboring countries' ambassadors were briefed by Germany's interior ministry. The specific timing of this emergency enactment remains unclear.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Berlin | Updated: 08-05-2025 20:34 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 20:34 IST
Germany's Migration Crisis Sparks National Emergency Declaration
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In a significant political development, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared a state of national emergency regarding migration, impacting the European Union's Dublin rules on asylum seekers, according to a report by the Welt newspaper.

The German interior ministry is actively briefing ambassadors from neighboring countries on this pivotal decision. However, the exact start date for the national emergency remains unspecified.

Attempts to reach the interior ministry for further clarification were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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