Germany’s federal government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is set to vote on a bill that would designate Morocco, along with Algeria, Tunisia, and India, as a “safe country of origin” for asylum applications.
The cabinet is expected to approve the measure on Wednesday, June 4, according to German media.
The proposed law would allow the government to issue such classifications via decree without Bundesrat approval, a shift previously opposed by parties like the Greens and the Left.
The aim is to streamline the rejection process for asylum claims deemed unqualified due to the applicants’ origin from countries considered politically stable.
State Minister Thorsten Frei said the government is responding to public demand for tougher immigration measures.
The policy is part of a broader coalition agreement among Germany’s ruling Christian Democrats, Social Democrats, and Liberals.
Germany currently lists countries such as Ghana, Senegal, and Georgia as safe origins, which helps expedite deportations.
The move comes amid rising asylum requests from North African and Middle Eastern countries. Critics, particularly from the Green Party, argue the policy is symbolic and fails to tackle deeper migration issues.
The European Commission also updated its own list in April 2025, but member states continue to maintain national classifications.
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