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What will be the outcome of Olaf Scholz's proposed asylum rule changes by Dec 31, 2024?
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Scholz Vows Tougher Asylum Rules After Solingen Knife Attack Kills Three
Aug 26, 2024, 10:10 AM
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced plans to implement tougher asylum rules following a suspected Islamist attack in Solingen, where three people were killed in a knife attack allegedly carried out by a Syrian asylum seeker on Friday. In response to this incident, Scholz vowed to accelerate the deportation of rejected asylum seekers and reduce irregular migration. Additionally, he pledged to tighten weapons regulations. The attack has intensified the debate on Germany's migration policy, with opposition leader Merz calling for a halt to refugee admissions from Afghanistan and Syria.
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