German Chancellor Merz Declares State of Emergency to Curtail Illegal Immigration
berlin May 8, 2025 17:35New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declares a state of emergency due to illegal immigration, tightening asylum policies and border controls.
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declares a state of emergency due to illegal immigration, tightening asylum policies and border controls.
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