Germany Seeks Early Implementation of Stricter Airport Asylum Procedures

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has requested EU approval to fast-track asylum checks at German airports for applicants from low-recognition countries.

• The proposed changes target asylum seekers from countries with less than a 20% recognition rate, including Turkey.
• Approximately 179,000 first-time asylum applications have been filed in Germany this year, with 23,000 from Turkish nationals.
• The EU's GEAS reform allows member states until June 2026 to implement new asylum procedures, but Germany aims to expedite this timeline.
• Coordination between federal and state governments is necessary due to the need for adequate accommodation at airports.
• The German coalition government reports a 20% decrease in asylum applications and a 20% increase in deportations compared to last year.

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