Overview

• The German government plans to suspend family reunification for refugees with subsidiary protection status for two years, with exceptions for hardship cases.
• Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present the legislation to the Cabinet on Wednesday, aiming for its passage before the summer recess.
• Since the introduction of stricter border controls on May 7, 1,676 people have been turned back at German borders, marking a 45% increase in rejections.
• Critics, including human rights organizations and former Chancellor Angela Merkel, warn that these measures could undermine EU principles such as the Schengen Agreement.
• The German police union has raised concerns about the sustainability of intensified border checks, citing significant strain on resources and personnel.