German opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, has called for a tougher approach to deal with illegal migrants at the German borders. Merz, who is running for the leadership of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), stated that Germany needs a clear border policy and that those who enter the country illegally should be sent back. He also criticized the current government’s handling of the issue, stating that it has created a ‘pull factor’ for migrants to come to Germany. Merz’s comments come as the number of migrants arriving in Germany continues to rise, with over 100,000 expected to arrive this year.
