In the wake of a tragic knife attack in Solingen, Germany, where a rejected Syrian asylum seeker killed three people and injured eight others, the German government is facing pressure to tighten its asylum policies.

The attack has sparked a political debate, with the opposition CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposing stricter border controls and the immediate rejection of asylum seekers at the German borders.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is considering these proposals amidst calls for a more robust approach to migration.

The current coalition government, known as the "Ampel," has agreed on tougher asylum laws but has not yet addressed the issue of border rejections.

Meanwhile, the government has resumed deportations to Afghanistan, targeting individuals with criminal records, as part of a broader strategy to manage migration.

This move has been met with criticism from some political factions, who argue that it is not a comprehensive solution to the ongoing migration crisis.