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# Germany temporarily halts resettlement of UN refugees, dpa reports

> BERLIN, April 8 (Reuters) - Germany has temporarily suspended any further admission of refugees via a UN resettlement programme, the dpa news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the interior ministry and the UN refugee agency (UNHCR).

By Reuters · Published 8 April 2025, 14:33 SAST · Updated 8 April 2025, 14:33 SAST

## Key points
- In a coalition tug-of-war that makes a game of tug-of-war look like a friendly picnic, Germany's conservatives push for tougher asylum measures as they try to outmaneuver the rising tide of the far-right, while their Social Democrat partners cling to the hope of a more welcoming refugee policy—though for now, it seems the only thing getting a warm welcome is the idea of closing the door.
- Germany's migration policy remains contentious amid coalition talks between CDU/CSU and Social Democrats.
- Conservatives push for stricter asylum measures, influenced by rising far-right sentiments and refugee-related violence.
- Initial agreements suggest an end to voluntary federal refugee admission programs, with no new initiatives planned.
- Germany aims to offer 6,560 resettlement places this year under an EU programme for refugees from various countries.

## Content

The ministry had no immediate comment on the report when contacted by Reuters and the UNHCR could not be immediately reached.

Migration has been a contentious issue in government coalition negotiations between Germany's conservative CDU/CSU bloc and the Social Democrats.

The conservatives are advocating for a stricter approach to asylum seekers in response to rising support of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and several violent incidents involving refugees.

So far in the coalition talks, which are yet to be sealed, the two sides struck an initial agreement to end voluntary federal admission programmes for refugees wherever possible and not launch any new programmes, according to a document seen by Reuters.

According to the interior ministry, Germany planned to offer up to 6,560 places as part of an EU resettlement programme this year. This programme typically accepts refugees of various nationalities or stateless individuals from countries including Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan and Libya.

(Reporting by Miranda Murray, Riham Alkousaa and Alexander Ratz, Writing by Rachel More, Editing by Friederike Heine)