Merkel's Law (asylum policy)

Merkel's Law refers to the principle in Germany's asylum policy that, once a country grants protection to a refugee, it must treat subsequent requests from similar individuals in a consistent manner. Essentially, if a person from a certain group is granted asylum, Germany expects to handle similar cases in the same way, promoting fairness and predictability. This approach aims to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure that asylum procedures are applied uniformly, reflecting Germany’s commitment to maintaining a coherent and just immigration system.