In 2015, Chancellor Angela Merkel famously declared 'Wir schaffen das' (We can manage this) as Germany opened its borders to over 1.3 million migrants fleeing Syria. Now, a decade later, the mood has shifted dramatically with EU capitals rallying around stringent anti-immigration policies, fueled by pressure from far-right parties. The scale of arrivals is now less than 10% of the peak crisis, yet governments are introducing tougher measures, risking strain on the EU's asylum systems and free movement.
Marcus Engler from the German Centre for Integration and Migration Research noted, 'It's hyperactive. It's one restriction after another, with no impact assessments and no evidence they will actually work. They’re clearly driven by electoral logic.' The political landscape is shifting rapidly, with new laws emerging without substantial backing or transparent rationale, indicating a worrying trend in the EU's approach to migration.
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