Germany Proposes Accelerated Asylum Procedures at Airports and Ports

The German government plans to implement faster asylum processes ahead of the EU's 2026 deadline, with states bearing accommodation costs.

The proposed changes aim to expedite asylum decisions at German airports and ports within eight weeks, targeting individuals from countries with low protection rates.
The new procedures are part of a broader EU asylum reform, originally set to be fully implemented by 2026, but Germany seeks to advance some elements sooner.
Under the plan, airport and port operators would be required to provide accommodations for asylum seekers, while the federal government handles the asylum processes.
There is ongoing debate within the EU about establishing 'return hubs' in third countries to process asylum claims externally, though finding partner states remains a challenge.
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser advocates for stricter EU deportation rules and has expressed skepticism about third-country processing centers without viable partners.