New German Border and Asylum Measures Take Effect May 6
Germany to Enforce Stricter Border and Asylum Policies Starting May 6, 2025
Starting May 6, 2025, Germany will implement tighter border controls and limit the intake of asylum applications as part of a broader strategy to curb irregular migration and enhance national security. According to a report by InfoMigrants, the new measures include intensified identity checks at border points and the immediate rejection of individuals attempting unauthorized entry into the country.
New Rules Aim to Curb Irregular Migration
Parliamentary group leader Thorsten Frei confirmed that migrants attempting to enter Germany irregularly will be stopped at the border and potentially turned back immediately. He stated that this step is necessary to maintain control over migration flows and ensure compliance with the legal entry process.
The German government maintains that the new policy is consistent with European Union law, which requires asylum seekers to apply for protection in the first EU country they enter.
Controversy Over Legality and Impact
The decision has drawn criticism from within Germany. Aziz Bozkurt, Chair of the SPD’s Working Group on Migration and Diversity, called the planned measures "unlawful and counterproductive", warning that they may undermine humanitarian responsibilities and strain relations with neighboring countries.
Policy Anchored in Coalition Agreement
Germany’s coalition agreement, published on April 9, 2025, reiterated the government's stance on maintaining robust border controls. The move builds on earlier steps taken in September 2024, when Germany reintroduced border checks with all neighboring countries to manage irregular migration more effectively.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that these controls will remain in force until at least September 15, 2025, affirming their necessity for national stability despite mixed responses domestically and internationally.
Plans for Enhanced Surveillance
Adding to the policy shift, opposition leader Friedrich Merz has proposed an expansion of digital surveillance measures to strengthen border security and monitor migration more closely.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser supported the decision, emphasizing that the controls are both legal under EU law and essential for protecting Germany’s internal security.
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