Sign Up You agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times's products and services. In January 2016, just after the Cologne attacks, the atmosphere in Germany was close to ignition. The Bundestag passed a series of laws restricting immigration, and it gave enhanced powers to police and intelligence services. Mrs. Merkel, a Christian Democrat, pushed an agreement with Turkey to hold back refugees in exchange for financial support. Some will hinder the integration of refugees and other immigrants who are in Germany to stay.

Source: New York Times September 25, 2017 13:41 UTC