Germany Takes Action to Address Migration Concerns with Border Controls and Asylum Law Reforms
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called for the swift implementation of the European Union's migration policy reforms, but criticized the addition of a crisis regulation that would allow for more flexibility in the event of a surge in migrant arrivals. Baerbock warned that this could lead to unregistered refugees being forwarded to Germany, putting strain on local resources. Meanwhile, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto criticized Germany's support for non-profit organizations rescuing boat migrants in the Mediterranean, considering it interference in Italy's domestic affairs.