Germany's incoming government plans to implement stricter migration policies, including the rejection of undocumented asylum seekers at borders starting May 6. Thorsten Frei, the chief of staff, emphasized that illegal entrants will be turned away. He noted that asylum applications must be made where individuals first enter the EU, not necessarily Germany. While Germany can technically refuse entry, legal constraints are in place regarding asylum seekers, leading to potential conflicts with EU laws. Past tightening of controls has drawn criticism from neighboring countries, reflecting concerns over Schengen regulations.
"Anyone who tries to enter Germany illegally must expect that the German border will be the end of the road from 6 May," Frei said.
"No one can apply for asylum in the country of their choice... According to European law, this must happen where someone enters the European Union for the first time."
While Germany is technically allowed to reject individuals at its borders who lack valid documentation, there are legal limits in place, particularly regarding asylum seekers.
Germany significantly tightened controls in September 2024... sparked the ire of Germany's neighbours including Poland, whose leader Donald Tusk claimed the move was fundamentally opposed to the principle of Europe's passport-free Schengen area.
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