Reports emerged that a National Emergency will soon be declared in Germany to tackle the issue of illegal immigration. The ...

A government spokesperson denied claims of Chancellor Friedrich Merz invoking a special clause in EU law to tighten border ...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans a National Emergency in Germany to address illegal immigration, amid government denials and ...

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected reports that he will declare a "national emergency" to ensure permanent ...

Migration is again a defining political battleground in Germany. With Friedrich Merz pushing for a 'Migrationswende,' his election victory brings promises of change, but coalition politics may ...

Alexander Dobrindt says exceptions would be made for ‘vulnerable groups’, including pregnant women and children.

On the politically sensitive issue of immigration – strategic for the conservatives – the two parties reached a compromise that allows each to claim victory. Merz, who had promised drastic ...

Despite vowing to lead a severe crackdown on migration, Merz has refused to govern in coalition with the anti-immigration AfD, which came in second place in the February election, the best result for ...

Friedrich Merz, due to be sworn in as leader next month ... deal said Germany may resort to triggering Article 72, an emergency clause, to turn back refugees from land borders.

However, Merz apparently saw his move as a gamble aimed at curbing the success of the anti-immigration AfD. Angela Merkel (center) was considered Merz's (left) 'nemesis' during the former ...

The same clause was invoked by Italy in 2023 to tackle what the government called an alarming immigration ... emergency will begin. Separately, German officials told Euronews that Merz wants ...