Merkel, Coalition Partners Meet on Migration Plans

The transcript discusses the complexities of EU asylum policy, highlighting criticisms and challenges posed by populist governments. A private meeting in Berlin aims to address these issues, with Angela Merkel under pressure from the Bavarian party to find a solution by the upcoming EU summit. The discussion also touches on Italy's stance on migration and the need to defend EU borders, emphasizing the difficulty of reaching a quick fix.

What is one of the main challenges faced by Angela Merkel's coalition regarding asylum policy?

• Overwhelming public approval

• Support from all EU countries

• Lack of funding for asylum seekers

• Criticism from populist governments

What is the role of the Bavarian party in Merkel's coalition?

• They are opposing any changes to the asylum policy

• They are pushing for a solution before the EU summit

• They are supporting the Italian government's stance

• They are advocating for open borders

What is the Italian government's position on migration?

• They are welcoming all asylum seekers

• They are turning boats away and demanding changes

• They are indifferent to the EU's migration policy

• They are focusing on internal migration issues

What is a key point of agreement between the Italian government and Angela Merkel?

• Increasing the number of asylum seekers

• Defending the EU's outer borders

• Eliminating all border controls

• Reducing the EU's outer borders

What is the Christian Social Union party in Bavaria pressuring the government to do?

• Increase funding for asylum seekers

• Reduce the number of asylum seekers

• Send back asylum seekers registered in other countries

• Open more asylum centers