Berlin confirms expulsions to Italy with new asylum system

Berlin has confirmed that with the implementation of the new European asylum system in June 2026, Dublin transfers to Italy will resume. A spokesperson for the German Ministry of the Interior emphasized surprise at the uproar surrounding this decision, stating that an agreement had been reached on the fate of Dublin migrants.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that her country is prepared to close its borders if migration flows resume. This position was articulated in parallel with statements from Berlin regarding expulsions to Italy.