German bid to close migrant boats loophole could face delay
Summary
Germany planned to change its laws to make it easier to prosecute smugglers using small boats, but there may be delays. The new laws aim to stop people from using Germany as a base for illegal crossings into the UK. Germany said it wants to have these laws ready by the end of 2025 but hasn't set a firm timeline yet.Key Facts
- Germany wants to change its laws to make helping smugglers illegal if they are sending people to other countries.
- The law change was agreed to be in place by the end of 2025.
- Germany's interior ministry has not confirmed when the law will be fully passed by parliament.
- German officials say they have no control over how parliament schedules these decisions.
- There is uncertainty if the law will pass soon due to a busy parliamentary schedule.
- France is also backing away from earlier promises to be tougher on stopping small boats at sea.
- The UK government is hoping for international cooperation to stop illegal small boat crossings.
- Germany currently acts as a storage hub for boats and equipment used by smugglers.
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