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 challenges are associated with patrolling the Italian coastline as discussed in the text?

What pressure is the Christian Social Union party in Bavaria exerting on Angela Merkel regarding asylum seekers?