The German government has denied claims that Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared a national emergency to increase border controls. A spokesperson clarified that the EU's Article 72 has not been triggered. Reports suggested the government might invoke this clause for stricter border protection and asylum application rejections, similar to Italy's actions in 2023. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced tighter border controls but assured that vulnerable individuals would not be turned away. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)