Germany’s highest court has dealt a significant blow to Interior Minister Friedrich Merz’s controversial asylum reform plans, rejecting a central provision aimed at tightening immigration controls. The ruling marks a critical setback for the government’s efforts to overhaul asylum policies, underscoring ongoing legal and political challenges surrounding migration in Europe’s largest economy. This development not only complicates Merz’s agenda but also signals potential ramifications for the broader debate on asylum and border security within the European Union.
German Court Deals Major Blow to Merz’s Asylum Policy Reform
In a significant setback for Friedrich Merz, Germany’s highest court has struck down a core element of his controversial asylum policy reform, signaling a major judicial pushback against the coalition government’s efforts to tighten immigration controls. The court ruled that the proposed restrictions on asylum procedures violated fundamental rights, setting a…
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Author : Samuel Brown
Publish date : 2025-06-03 19:47:00
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