German Chancellor Merz Declares State of Emergency to Curtail Illegal Immigration

berlin - New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declares a state of emergency due to illegal immigration, tightening asylum policies and border controls.

German Chancellor Declares State of Emergency to Curb Illegal Immigration

The newly appointed German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has declared a state of emergency in response to the issue of illegal immigration. Ambassadors from neighboring countries are being briefed by the German Ministry of the Interior, although the exact commencement date of the emergency is still unspecified.

Tightened Asylum Policies

The recent announcement by the new German government includes stricter asylum policies, allowing for the return of asylum seekers at the German border. Exceptions are made for vulnerable individuals such as pregnant women and children.

Merz, who vowed to combat illegal migration during his election campaign, has been implementing measures to reduce the influx. Germany has been monitoring all borders, including those with the Netherlands, since September last year.