Germany’s Federal Police have raised alarm over the growing difficulties officers face as they deal with increased migrant pushbacks at the borders.
According to authorities, these operations are putting a heavy strain on police forces already stretched thin, with officers needing to divert resources to manage the rise in unauthorized entries.
This development comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government face rising criticism in parliament.
During a general debate held on Wednesday, members of the Bundestag questioned the administration’s draft budget and pressed for explanations regarding its performance since taking office.
Merz, addressing lawmakers in his first speech as chancellor, stood firm on his policies—particularly on migration—and denied accusations that he had gone back on promises made before his election.
In a separate but equally serious matter, special police units carried out multiple raids in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia as part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected Islamist terror plot.
One suspect, a 27-year-old man with Bosnian-Herzegovinian citizenship, was taken into custody.
Authorities believe he was involved in financing the planned attack through fraudulent commercial schemes. He is expected to appear in court shortly.
With both border enforcement challenges and national security threats demanding attention, the Merz government is facing pressure on multiple fronts.
The combination of rising migration issues, budget concerns, and terror-related investigations is adding to the scrutiny surrounding the relatively new administration.