Angela Merkel precarious as Germany`s refugee row intensifies
(The Guardian Germany)

Dispute over interior minister´s immigration policy could bring down new governmentGermany´s ruling coalition remains in a state of heightened suspense over a growing dispute on refugee policy between Angela Merkel and her interior minister that could yet bring down the fledgling government.Horst Seehofer remained poised to carry out his threat to introduce police controls on Germany´s southern border, according to reports, as leading members of his Christian Social Union, junior partners in Merkel´s government, urged the chancellor to back down over her opposition to turning away refugees if they have already applied for asylum in another EU country or had their applications rejected in Germany. Related: Merkel coalition at risk as talks on refugee policy falter Continue reading...