Germany to expedite asylum applications, expand migration centers

Deutsche Welle reported in May 2015 that Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of Germany's states had agreed upon faster processing of refugee's applications for asylum. More migration officers would be appointed, but plans were still too hazy at the moment.

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ESO: Background information: Does Germany welcome immigrants? http://www.europeansources.info/record/does-germany-welcome-immigrants/

ESO: Background information: EU readies for refugee quota plan amid opposition from some members http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-readies-for-refugee-quota-plan-amid-opposition-from-some-members/

Germany: Federal Ministry of the Interior: Migration and Integration: Asy­lum and refugee pol­i­cy in Ger­many http://www.bmi.bund.de/EN/Topics/Migration-Integration/Asylum-Refugee-Protection/Asylum-Refugee-Protection_Germany/asylum-refugee-policy-germany_node.html

Deutsche Welle, 09.05.15: German nightclub bans refugees http://dw.de/p/1FNSw

EurActiv, 23.07.15: Bavaria’s tough asylum policy gains support across Germany http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/bavarias-tough-asylum-policy-gains-support-across-germany-316528

Spiegel Online International, 30.07.15: Testing the Limits: How Many Refugees Can Germany Handle? http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-being-tested-by-huge-refugee-influx-a-1045560.html

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