Germany Rejects 10 Percent Of Migrants As Border Controls Tighten

The interior minister of Germany announced on Sunday that the country is now denying the entry of about 200 migrants at its borders, The Korea Herald reported. According to the report, the tightening of the country's border controls followed the recent statistics on migrants and refugees in the country which was recorded at over one million. The influx of migrants was perceived to have caused a strain in resources. It has also heated political debates among individuals and organizations not only Germany but also in other European countries.

The report quoted Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere's statement that "people who are fleeing war and persecution are offered security and protection in Germany, but that also means that those who do not seek this protection from us are refused entry at the border."

Minister Maiziere added that any individual who wanted to enter Germany illegitimately "has no right" to cross the country's border.

Germany's ire on illegal immigration has been intensified following the recent incidence of theft and sexual attacks during the New Year's celebration in Cologne. The National Public Radio reported that police authorities have investigated some asylum seekers from North Africa because of their suspected involvements. Moreover, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned Afghan asylum seekers on the possibility of deportation for anyone who violates the country's laws and poses a threat to society.

"German politicians seem to have decided to act with more firmness," said the spokesperson of the Upper Austrian police, as quoted by Deutsche Welle.

Aside from Germany other countries including Denmark, Austria and Sweden have also tightened their border controls to regulate the number of refugees and migrants entering their countries.