The Union parliamentary group criticizes the traffic light coalition for plans to tighten migration policy, and the participation of the CDU/CSU in the migration talks is unclear. Faeser announces temporary border controls and 'EU law-compliant rejections', while the Union demands a written guarantee for rejections as a condition for an agreement.
CDU leader Merz demands a written guarantee, and the Greens accuse the Union of blackmail attempts. Chancellor Scholz would be 'pleased' with a cross-party solution, but Union parliamentary group manager Frei warns of a domino effect with rejections.
Green parliamentary group manager Mihalic describes Merz as a 'stubborn child'. The Union breaks off the migration talks with the Ampel government, blaming insufficient proposals from the government.
The Ampel government will pursue its plans without the Union. The Städtetag criticizes the breakdown of asylum talks and calls for a package of measures for security and integration.
The German bishops call for less polarization and more cohesion in the asylum debate. The Union and the government blame each other for the failed talks, with Chancellor Scholz accusing CDU leader Merz of lack of leadership and responsibility.
The Green party and the FDP express their willingness to continue the discussions.
