The Berlin court ruled that German border police cannot simply reject asylum claims from individuals arriving from neighboring EU countries without conducting investigations into their claims. This ruling poses a significant challenge to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s measures aimed at controlling migration post his recent ascension. The decision stemmed from a complaint by Somali refugees who were turned back to Poland. Despite attempts to limit asylum seeker arrivals, particularly with a suspension of family sponsorship programs, the government maintains a stance that aligns with their legal interpretations, seeking to uphold their border policies.
The ruling from a Berlin court dictates that the German border police must now investigate asylum claims from individuals arriving from neighboring EU countries, countering Chancellor Merz's policies.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government intended to reduce the influx of asylum seekers, but the court's decision complicates these efforts, as legal obligations to assess claims take precedence.
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