German border

The answers to the burning questions

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 ...