Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has instituted stricter border controls to curb irregular immigration, targeting non-EU citizens without valid entry documents. Pregnant women, minors, and the sick are exempt from being turned away. The measures stem from commitments made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who aims to enhance control over migration as cities face pressures from local services. The current approach is a reversal of the open-door policy established in 2015 during the Syrian refugee crisis, reflecting a shift in Germany's immigration strategy.
"Chancellor Friedrich Merz's pledge to tighten immigration controls led to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt's new measures, focusing on stricter border policies aimed at curbing irregular immigration."
"Dobrindt's policies enable federal police to refuse entry to non-EU citizens without valid visas, aligning with broader efforts to motivate EU neighbors to manage migrant flows better."
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