
New German Minister Promises Change in Asylum Policy After a Series of U-Turns
Alexander Dobrindt announced closing the borders for asylum seekers, but Germans will only believe it when they see it.

Alexander Dobrindt announced closing the borders for asylum seekers, but Germans will only believe it when they see it.
“This announcement will make no real difference,” Tory shadow home secretary says, “it’s just about the local elections.”
After waiting in vain for an EU policy, Finland issued its own guidelines—resulting in most asylum applications from Russians fleeing mobilization being denied.
There seems to have been little if no progress in curbing the endless flow of migrants into Western European countries.
“Let’s stop saying that the migration pact is an invitation for migrants,” interior minister said.

Once again, the incoming German chancellor has given the lie to his border pledges, this time surprising even his own CDU officials.

Nationalists have been urged to ensure that one route to remaining in the country isn’t simply replaced by another.
The east German state is moving forward with plans despite the federal government ignoring requests for funding for reception facilities.

Almost 5,000 rejected asylum applicants could be deported from Sweden despite lobbying by pro-migration officials.

While fewer migrants entered the EU illegally last year, the migration crisis continues, with only a slight downturn in the number of asylum applications.