German updates: Merz govt to deploy more border police DW 05/07/2025
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz's administration is focusing on enhancing security by deploying 2,000 to 3,000 additional border police to address migration issues. As part of his initial diplomatic efforts, Merz is visiting France and Poland to engage in discussions about Europe's security landscape and the impacts of US trade policies under President Trump. Merz's government aims to align with allies on migration and trade strategies while asserting Germany's position within a changing political environment.
Newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to strengthen border security by increasing the number of federal officers at Germany's borders in response to migration challenges.
On his first trip as Chancellor, Friedrich Merz will discuss migration policies and security with allies France and Poland while addressing US trade relations.
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