German border

The answers to the burning questions

The police and military have a lot to do at the borders. However, political measures are now having an effect ...

(Bild: P. Huber)

Despite domestic political disputes, Germany wants to increase deportations. Austria is concerned and is fighting back. Has Dublin finally failed? Can the Germans really declare a state of emergency? And does our neighbors' plan fall under the controversial term "pushback"? Krone+ provides answers to the most burning questions.

The asylum issue is escalating: Germany wants to turn refugees away, repatriate them - including to Austria. This is causing resentment. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) is unequivocal: "Certainly not! Explosive: an initial government summit in Germany has already failed. But apart from the emotions, some questions arise ...