Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany faces criticism after a court deemed his government's strategy to turn away asylum seekers at borders illegal. In the wake of this ruling, Merz has defended his approach, stating there remains limited scope to carry out border rejections within European law. He underscores the importance of these measures to protect public safety and prevent the overburdening of municipalities. Merz's challenges raise questions about the future of Germany's immigration policies amid legal and public scrutiny.
Merz stated, 'We know that we can still carry out [border] rejections.' He emphasizes the government's need to operate within European law to ensure public safety.
The legal ruling was a significant challenge for Merz, stating, 'The ruling may narrow his administration's room for maneuver, but there was still scope for action.'
Despite the court decision, he maintained that the government must prevent 'cities and municipalities from being overburdened,' highlighting public safety concerns.
Merz called for the necessity of border control, defending the government's measures despite opposition, stating, 'We will do so in order to protect public safety and order in our country.'
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