German Cabinet Approves Framework for EU Asylum Reform Implementation

Germany takes initial steps to align national laws with the EU's asylum reform, focusing on border procedures at airports.

The German government has approved two legislative changes to implement the EU's Common European Asylum System (GEAS) by the June 2026 deadline.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the importance of Germany's swift and comprehensive adoption of the new EU asylum rules.
The new regulations will mainly affect procedures at international airports, requiring coordination between federal and state authorities for necessary accommodations.
Germany plans to use personal interviews to screen asylum seekers from other EU states for security risks before acceptance.
The reform mandates that asylum seekers with low protection prospects have their claims processed at the EU's external borders.