Germany's Tough New Immigration Stance Faces Legal Backlash

Germany Tightens Immigration Policy Amid Legal Challenges Germany has implemented stricter immigration policies, drawing immediate criticism. The government is continuing to deport asylum seekers at the border, even though a Berlin court ruled this practice illegal, violating the Dublin Treaty. The court case involved three Somali citizens who were returned to Poland without their asylum claims being processed, as required by EU law. "This is a clear violation of the Dublin Treaty," said a legal expert involved in the case. The government's new measures also include temporarily halting family reunification, eliminating fast-track pathways to citizenship, and introducing explicit limits on immigration into the new foreign residents law. The government insists it will appeal the court's decision. The French embassy in Berlin has expressed concern, asking for clarification on the possible impact of these changes on cross-border cooperation within the EU. This situation underscores the ongoing debate about immigration policies in Europe, highlighting the tensions between national security concerns and international legal obligations.