Germany plans to amend its laws by the end of the year to counteract gangs smuggling migrants to the UK. A new agreement between the UK and Germany will address migration, business, and defence issues. Currently, it is not illegal in Germany to facilitate migration to non-EU countries like the UK. The updated legislation will empower German authorities to take action against locations used by smugglers. A previous BBC investigation highlighted Germany's role in facilitating small boat crossings, underscoring the urgency for legal reform.
Germany is set to tighten its laws to crack down on gangs smuggling migrants to the UK by the end of the year, marking significant changes in legislation.
Facilitating people-smuggling is not currently illegal in Germany for destinations outside the EU, including the UK, but new laws will address this issue.
Berlin agreed to tighten its legislation under the previous government, with Chancellor Merz now expected to commit to changes by the end of the year.
A BBC investigation last year revealed Germany's significant connection to small boat crossings, making it a key location for smuggling operations.
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