Germany's Merz Rejects Undocumented Migrants, Deploys 2,000-3,000 Officers to Borders Amid EU Coordination Calls

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Updated May 9, 2025, 02:34 AM

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, elected in a second round of parliamentary voting, has initiated a policy shift by announcing that the country will reject undocumented migrants at its borders, including those seeking asylum. This decision reverses a 2015 directive by former Chancellor Angela Merkel, which had allowed entry to undocumented migrants. The move is part of Merz's strategy to curb illegal migration and address the rise of far-right sentiment in the country. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has ordered the Federal Police to strengthen border controls, with plans to deploy an additional 2,000 to 3,000 officers. This directive aims to prevent illegal entries at Germany's land borders, with exceptions made for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children. During his visit to Poland, Merz emphasized that any border controls would be implemented in a manner acceptable to neighboring countries. The policy has sparked criticism from neighboring countries, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressing concerns about the potential for retaliatory border controls during Merz's visit. The EU Commission has also called for close coordination with affected member states regarding these measures. Additionally, Merz visited France to discuss the new policy with President Emmanuel Macron. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has criticized the measures, arguing they are not stringent enough.

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Anadolu English

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German government denied a media report which said that Chancellor Friedrich Merz had declared a state of 'national emergency' to restrict migration https://t.co/p5tzx7iOGU https://t.co/JDgGG88WMl

stern

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The new Minister of the Interior is researching an asylum turnaround at the borders. But how tough it should be — there is obviously a lack of clarity behind the scenes. https://t.co/X5mUSw4A54

Economic Times

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#Germany's new government plans to station more police at the border to curb illegal migration and even turn away some of the asylum-seekers trying to enter Europe's biggest economy, the new interior minister said https://t.co/3SMeKn3of1