Too little, too late? SPD’s flirtation with changing its asylum policy may not matter in upcoming elections, where AfD is on the rise because of its tough stand on immigration.
While the European Commission defended the deal as necessary, some MEPs questioned its efficacy, warning that Europe is facing collapsing regional prestige in North Africa.
While negotiators were restricted from giving interviews, it is believed that disputes over immigration and green policy were the main stumbling blocks to an agreement.
