Frankfurt (Germany), 12 Aug. (LaPresse) – “We are somewhat surprised by the fuss that has been made, because Germany and Italy have been cooperating well on migration policy for some time.” This was stated by a spokesperson for the German Ministry of the Interior, responding to questions about the resumption of transfers of so-called ‘Dublin cases’ to Italy. The spokesperson confirmed that, with the entry into force of the new Common European Asylum System (CEAS) in June 2026, “Dublin transfers will once again be carried out to Italy as well”. She pointed out that Germany and Italy had concluded a bilateral agreement in autumn 2025 specifically to allow for the resumption of the application of the Dublin rules. “It has always been clear to us that a functioning Dublin system is a prerequisite for the success of the Common European Asylum System,” added the spokesperson, describing it as “one of the cornerstones” of the system. However, the issue of asylum seekers who arrived in Germany before the CEAS came into force remains to be clarified. “We have also taken note of these differences,” said the spokesperson, referring to cases arising after mid-June rather than those prior to that date, which are subject to the old Dublin rules. “These are mainly cases arising after the entry into force of the CEAS.” Earlier cases, she added, “do not, in essence, fall within the scope of the bilateral agreement”. The spokesperson clarified that “the agreement applies primarily from mid-June onwards, when the Common European Asylum System came into force”.
Migrants, Berlin: ‘Surprised by the outcry, deportations to Italy confirmed’
Frankfurt (Germany), 12 Aug. (LaPresse) – “We are somewhat surprised by the fuss that has been made, because Germany and Italy have been cooperating well on migration policy for some time.” This was stated by a spokesperson for the German Ministry of the Interior, responding to questions about the resumption of transfers of so-called ‘Dublin cases’ to Italy. The spokesperson confirmed that, with the entry into force of the new Common European Asylum System (CEAS) in June 2026, “Dublin transfers will once again be carried out to Italy as well”. She pointed out that Germany and Italy had concluded a bilateral agreement in autumn 2025 specifically to allow for the resumption of the application of the Dublin rules. “It has always been clear to us that a functioning Dublin system is a prerequisite for the success of the Common European Asylum System,” added the spokesperson, describing it as “one of the cornerstones” of the system. However, the issue of asylum seekers who arrived in Germany before the CEAS came into force remains to be clarified. “We have also taken note of these differences,” said the spokesperson, referring to cases arising after mid-June rather than those prior to that date, which are subject to the old Dublin rules. “These are mainly cases arising after the entry into force of the CEAS.” Earlier cases, she added, “do not, in essence, fall within the scope of the bilateral agreement”. The spokesperson clarified that “the agreement applies primarily from mid-June onwards, when the Common European Asylum System came into force”.