EU Commission: German transit zones only temporary

It was reported in news sources on the 13 October 2015 that Germany was considering setting up 'transit zones' on its borders, where migrants would be kept while their asylum claims are assessed.

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BBC News, 13.10.15: Migrant crisis: Germany considers 'transit zones' on borders http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/34515448

ESO: Background information: PEGIDA defiant amid confusion over German asylum figures http://www.europeansources.info/record/pegida-defiant-amid-confusion-over-german-asylum-figures/

ESO: Information Guide: European Migration Challenges http://www.europeansources.info/record/information-guide-european-migration-challenges/

ESO: Background information: Protesters, police clash at refugee homes in Germany http://www.europeansources.info/record/protesters-police-clash-at-refugee-homes-in-germany/

The Local.de, 13.10.15: Germany extends border checks to halt refugees http://www.thelocal.de/20151013/ministry-extends-border-controls-to-curb-refugee-flow

ESO: Background information: European Commission Statement following the temporary reintroduction of border controls by Germany, particularly at the German-Austrian border, Brussels, 13 September 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/statement-european-commission-statement-following-the-temporary-reintroduction-of-border-controls-by-germany-particularly-at-the-german-austrian-border-brussels-13-september-2015/

Politico, 15.10.15: Merkel faces grassroots mutiny on refugees http://www.politico.eu/article/merkel-faces-grassroots-mutiny-on-refugees-brussels-german-cdu/

EurActiv, 19.10.15: Public faith in Angela Merkel at all-time low http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/public-faith-angela-merkel-all-time-low-318629

EurActiv, 21.10.15: German air force to help deport asylum seekers http://www.euractiv.com/sections/justice-home-affairs/german-air-force-help-deport-asylum-seekers-318724

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