Austria stands firm: Rejects Germany's migrant return plan
Austria has decided not to accept migrants turned away at the border with Germany. This decision is a response to the German coalition's plans. The Austrian Ministry of the Interior communicated this stance to the dpa news agency.
Austria has determined not to accept migrants who are rejected at the German border. This action reacts to the German ruling coalition's plan to return asylum seekers.
"The Ministry of the Interior has therefore instructed the affected state police directorates not to accept entry refusals by the German authorities that are contrary to EU law and to report any observations immediately," states the announcement sent to the dpa agency.
Austria's reaction to German plans: New migration regulations
The Austrian Ministry of the Interior has clarified that it does not intend to accept asylum seekers whom Germany plans to send back. This statement was also sent to the dpa agency by the Austrian ministry.
The Austrian police have already received detailed instructions on this matter. "Austria will not take back migrants who have been turned away at the Austrian-German border by Germany," emphasized the statement.
The new Austrian coalition government, composed of the Austrian People's Party (OeVP), the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPOe), and the liberal NEOS group, also plans to tighten migration regulations. Among other measures, politicians have announced the suspension of the family reunification process for those eligible for temporary protection.
Austria's decision is a response to German plans that Vienna believes violate EU law. The Austrian government has already taken initial steps to counter these plans. "The Ministry of the Interior has instructed the state police to promptly report any observations," the statement added.
