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Germany Prepares National Emergency to Tackle Migration Crisis

5/9/2025

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is poised to declare a national emergency on migration, paving the way for tougher border controls and heightened deportations of illegal entrants. By invoking Article 72 of EU treaties, he aims to tackle escalating migration issues, even as he navigates potential diplomatic strains with Poland and Austria while honoring coalition agreements on asylum policies.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is poised to declare a national emergency on migration, paving the way for tougher border controls and heightened deportations of illegal entrants. By invoking Article 72 of EU treaties, he aims to tackle escalating migration issues, even as he navigates potential diplomatic strains with Poland and Austria while honoring coalition agreements on asylum policies.