Germany Tightens Border Controls, Impact Felt in Luxembourg

Germany Tightens Border Controls, Turning Away Asylum Seekers at Luxembourg Border On May 7th, 2025, Germany's new federal government announced stricter border controls. This policy affects asylum seekers, who are now being turned away unless they belong to vulnerable groups. The impact is being felt at the border with Luxembourg, as evidenced by a recent RTL Lëtzebuerg report. The report shows German border police at the crossing, stopping and checking vehicles. One officer, Stefan Döhn of the Trier Bundespolizei, explained the process. "We inform those being turned away, verbally or in writing," Döhn said. "Luxembourgian authorities then decide whether to accept the individuals at the border or if they will be sent back to Luxembourg." The report highlights the practical implications of the new policy, showing cars and trucks being stopped at the border. Many asylum seekers are being returned to Luxembourg. The situation underscores the complex challenges faced by both countries in managing migration and maintaining border security. The increased border checks are intended to improve security, but the process raises questions about the treatment of asylum seekers and the coordination between neighboring countries.