EU Germany's Tough New Bid to Slash Migrant Rights Stirring Fury

[CharlieH]

 

Germany's government wants to cut failed asylum seekers' access to lawyers.

 

Germany’s chancellor is making waves with plans to deny legal rights to failed asylum seekers. The move, championed by the Christian Democrats under Friedrich Merz, aims to boost deportations by removing what they claim are legal loopholes allowing migrants to vanish.

 

Critics are alarmed, fearing the plans could lead to unlawful detentions. Pro Asyl, a German human rights group, condemned the proposal as "undemocratic" and "constitutionally questionable."

 

The interior ministry defends the move, asserting it will tackle illegal migration. They argue that obligatory legal support, introduced by a previous government, simply slowed down the deportation process for those with no right to stay.

 

This proposed law forms part of a sweeping migration reform package approved by Merz's cabinet in June. Measures like pausing family reunifications are already active to counter the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which gained ground in February’s election.

 

Merz’s party is under pressure to act after three fatal attacks last year by migrants illegally residing in the country. The attacks in Solingen, Aschaffenburg, and Munich have spurred calls for swift legislative action.

 

It’s been ten years since Angela Merkel opened Germany's borders to a million refugees. During her time, Germany took in 3.5 million refugees from conflict zones such as Syria and Ukraine. This welcoming policy has been replaced by Merz’s stricter approach.

 

Following these reforms, asylum claims have sharply declined, easing the strain on public services. Authorities report dismantling emergency tent shelters as fewer migrants arrive under the new measures.

 

While Merz’s government claims credit for the drop, some indicate the decline began under former Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His administration also enforced border controls, contributing to the overall trend.

 

Ultimately, broader EU patterns might explain these numbers. Last year, irregular crossings into the EU decreased by 38%, a sign of shifting migration routes affecting Europe as a whole.

 

Germany now trails behind Spain and France as the EU's top asylum destination, highlighting a shift in migration dynamics across the continent.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Dailt Mail 2025-08-24

 

 

[angryguy]

Good to see trumps influence having an effect on europe. Heres hoping its not too late

[SongSomSoda]

Nice !  Better late than never! 

 

GERMONEY first!  We germans are so happy something is done against those thugs.

[mikeymike100]

"Following these reforms, asylum claims have sharply declined, easing the strain on public services. Authorities report dismantling emergency tent shelters as fewer migrants arrive under the new measures."

 

This is good news for Germany.......UK please take note!

[newbee2022]

2 hours ago, angryguy said:

Good to see trumps influence having an effect on europe. Heres hoping its not too late

I can't see that Merz' move has anything to do with the American fascist.