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Economic Times
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Germany to extend border controls in migration crackdown
Agencies Germany will push on with temporary border controls beyond a September deadline as it cracks down on irregular immigration, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said also plans to deport more rejected asylum seekers with criminal records to Taliban-run Afghanistan and to war-scarred Syria, Dobrindt said in a podcast with media outlet Germany's conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed a tough crackdown on irregular immigration, saying this is the only way to stem rising support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. A spate of deadly attacks blamed on asylum seekers and other foreign nationals fuelled public fears during the campaign for the February election, in which the AfD scored a record 20 percent."We will continue to maintain the border controls" beyond the September 15 deadline, Dobrindt said about the measures first launched last year under the previous government of Olaf Scholz and extended by six months in March."We are in agreement with our European partners that this is a necessary measure until the (EU) external border protection system is fully operational," he of Europe's Schengen area are allowed to temporarily reintroduce border controls for up to two years in response to serious threats such as terrorism or large-scale unauthorised government further tightened the border checks when it took power in early May, moving to also reject most asylum seekers -- a step that sparked an outcry from human rights police numbers deployed daily at the borders were stepped up to 14,000 from 11, to ministry data, 9,254 people were turned back at German land borders between May 8 and July 31 -- with most recorded cases from Afghanistan followed by Algeria, Eritrea and Somalia. Germany's border with France saw the most rejections, at more than 2,000 in that period, followed by Poland, Switzerland and Austria. Germany has also twice deported migrants convicted of offences to Afghanistan, most recently last month when 81 were sent back -- a move Dobrindt said "cannot remain a one-off measure".Amnesty International criticised the deportations, saying the situation in Afghanistan was "catastrophic" and that "extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances and torture are commonplace".Dobrindt also said Berlin was working to organise deportation flights to Syria, where an Islamist-led offensive toppled longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. End of an era: The Maggi Man who rebuilt Nestlé India bows out In a flat market, are REITs the sweet spot between growth and safety? India's last cement IPO did not work. Can JSW Cement break that curse? The airport lounge war has begun — and DreamFolks is losing Stock Radar: APL Apollo Tubes stock fails to hold momentum after hitting highs in June; what should traders do? Multibagger or IBC - Part 18: This auto ancillary started with wheels. It now also powers wind & war Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus Transformation underway & no tariff threat: 6 large-caps power stocks with an upside potential of up to 36%
The Hindu
07-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Germany to extend border controls in migration crackdown
Germany will push on with temporary border controls beyond a September deadline as it cracks down on irregular immigration, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Thursday (August 7, 2025). Berlin also plans to deport more rejected asylum seekers with criminal records to Taliban-run Afghanistan and to war-scarred Syria, Mr. Dobrindt said in a podcast with media outlet Germany's conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed a tough crackdown on irregular immigration, saying this is the only way to stem rising support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. A spate of deadly attacks blamed on asylum seekers and other foreign nationals fuelled public fears during the campaign for the February election, in which the AfD scored a record 20%. "We will continue to maintain the border controls" beyond the September 15 deadline, Mr. Dobrindt said about the measures first launched last year under the previous government of Olaf Scholz and extended by six months in March. "We are in agreement with our European partners that this is a necessary measure until the (EU) external border protection system is fully operational," he said. Members of Europe's Schengen area are allowed to temporarily reintroduce border controls for up to two years in response to serious threats such as terrorism or large-scale unauthorised migration. Mr. Merz's government further tightened the border checks when it took power in early May, moving to also reject most asylum seekers — a step that sparked an outcry from human rights groups. Federal police numbers deployed daily at the borders were stepped up to 14,000 from 11,000. According to ministry data, 9,254 people were turned back at German land borders between May 8 and July 31 — with most recorded cases from Afghanistan followed by Algeria, Eritrea and Somalia. Germany's border with France saw the most rejections, at more than 2,000 in that period, followed by Poland, Switzerland and Austria. Germany has also twice deported migrants convicted of offences to Afghanistan, most recently last month when 81 were sent back — a move Mr. Dobrindt said "cannot remain a one-off measure". Amnesty International criticised the deportations, saying the situation in Afghanistan was "catastrophic" and that "extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances and torture are commonplace". Mr. Dobrindt also said Berlin was working to organise deportation flights to Syria, where an Islamist-led offensive toppled longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December.
The Sun
07-08-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Germany extends border controls to curb irregular migration
BERLIN: Germany will continue temporary border controls beyond the September deadline as part of its efforts to reduce irregular immigration, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed on Thursday. Berlin also intends to increase deportations of rejected asylum seekers with criminal backgrounds to Afghanistan and Syria, Dobrindt stated in a podcast with Conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged a strict approach to irregular migration, aiming to counter rising support for the far-right AfD party. Recent violent incidents involving asylum seekers and foreign nationals heightened public concerns during the February election campaign, where the AfD secured a record 20 percent of votes. 'We will maintain border controls beyond September 15,' Dobrindt said, referring to measures introduced last year under former Chancellor Olaf Scholz and extended in March. He added that European partners agree these controls are necessary until the EU's external border protection system is fully functional. Schengen zone rules permit temporary border reinstatements for up to two years in response to threats like terrorism or mass unauthorised migration. Since taking office in May, Merz's government has intensified border checks, including rejecting most asylum seekers, a decision criticised by human rights organisations. Daily federal police presence at borders increased from 11,000 to 14,000 officers. Ministry data shows 9,254 individuals were turned away at German borders between May 8 and July 31, primarily from Afghanistan, Algeria, Eritrea, and Somalia. The border with France recorded the highest rejections, exceeding 2,000 cases, followed by Poland, Switzerland, and Austria. Germany has deported convicted migrants to Afghanistan twice, with 81 sent back last month, a measure Dobrindt insists must continue. Amnesty International condemned the deportations, citing Afghanistan's 'catastrophic' conditions and widespread human rights abuses. Dobrindt also revealed plans for deportation flights to Syria, where conflict persists after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. – AFP
Local Germany
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Local Germany
Germany to further extend border controls in migration crackdown
Berlin also plans to deport more rejected asylum seekers with criminal records to Taliban-run Afghanistan and to war-scarred Syria, Dobrindt said in a podcast with media outlet Germany's conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed a tough crackdown on irregular immigration, saying this is the only way to stem rising support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. A spate of deadly attacks blamed on asylum seekers and other foreign nationals fuelled public fears during the campaign for the February election, in which the AfD scored a record 20 percent. "We will continue to maintain the border controls" beyond the September 15th deadline, Dobrindt said about the measures first launched last year under the previous government of Olaf Scholz and extended by six months in March. "We are in agreement with our European partners that this is a necessary measure until the (EU) external border protection system is fully operational," he said. Members of Europe's Schengen area are allowed to temporarily reintroduce border controls for up to two years in response to serious threats such as terrorism or large-scale unauthorised migration. Merz's government further tightened the border checks when it took power in early May, moving to also reject most asylum seekers -- a step that sparked an outcry from human rights groups. Federal police numbers deployed daily at the borders were stepped up to 14,000 from 11,000. READ ALSO: What have three months of stricter border controls in Germany achieved? According to ministry data, 9,254 people were turned back at German land borders between May 8 and July 31 -- with most recorded cases from Afghanistan followed by Algeria, Eritrea and Somalia. Advertisement Germany's border with France saw the most rejections, at more than 2,000 in that period, followed by Poland, Switzerland and Austria. Germany has also twice deported migrants convicted of offences to Afghanistan, most recently last month when 81 were sent back -- a move Dobrindt said "cannot remain a one-off measure". Amnesty International criticised the deportations, saying the situation in Afghanistan was "catastrophic" and that "extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances and torture are commonplace". Dobrindt also said Berlin was working to organise deportation flights to Syria, where an Islamist-led offensive toppled longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December.
Euractiv
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Euractiv
Germany to extend border controls in migration crackdown
Germany will push on with temporary border controls beyond a September deadline as it cracks down on irregular immigration, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Thursday. Berlin also plans to deport more rejected asylum seekers with criminal records to Taliban-run Afghanistan and to war-scarred Syria, Dobrindt said in a podcast with media outlet Germany's conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed a tough crackdown on irregular immigration, saying this is the only way to stem rising support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. A spate of deadly attacks blamed on asylum seekers and other foreign nationals fuelled public fears during the campaign for the February election, in which the AfD scored a record 20%. "We will continue to maintain the border controls" beyond the 15 September deadline, Dobrindt said about the measures first launched last year under the previous government of Olaf Scholz and extended by six months in March. "We are in agreement with our European partners that this is a necessary measure until the (EU) external border protection system is fully operational," he said. Members of Europe's Schengen area are allowed to temporarily reintroduce border controls for up to two years in response to serious threats such as terrorism or large-scale unauthorised migration. Poland extends border controls with Germany, Lithuania The Polish interior minister announced that the relevant regulation had been issued last Friday and submitted to the European Commission for notification Merz's government further tightened the border checks when it took power in early May, moving to also reject most asylum seekers – a step that sparked an outcry from human rights groups. Federal police numbers deployed daily at the borders were stepped up to 14,000 from 11,000. According to ministry data, 9,254 people were turned back at German land borders between May 8 and July 31 – with most recorded cases from Afghanistan, followed by Algeria, Eritrea and Somalia. Germany's border with France saw the most rejections, at more than 2,000 in that period, followed by Poland, Switzerland and Austria. Germany has also twice deported migrants convicted of offences to Afghanistan, most recently last month when 81 were sent back – a move Dobrindt said "cannot remain a one-off measure". Amnesty International criticised the deportations, saying the situation in Afghanistan was "catastrophic" and that "extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances and torture are commonplace". Dobrindt also said Berlin was working to organise deportation flights to Syria, where an Islamist-led offensive toppled longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December. Schengen at 40: Border checks become the new normal Four decades on, the Schengen area no longer feels quite so free. (mm)
