Welt: Merz will declare an emergency in Germany due to migration and refugees

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would declare an emergency in the country due to problems with migrants. This was reported on May 8 by the German edition of Die Welt, citing government sources.

"The goal is to activate Article 72 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Neighboring countries will be informed," the article said.

This article provides for the possibility of refusing asylum to refugees, and is also accompanied by increased border controls and accelerated deportation procedures.

After the entry into force of the article, the Dublin Agreement will be terminated, which will give the German authorities the opportunity to strengthen border controls and refuse asylum applicants.