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How the German election may shape migration in the entire EU

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Friedrich Merz , the Christian Democrats ' candidate for chancellor, has the best chance of forming the next German government.

Merz 's plans could have an impact on all of Europe if he becomes chancellor.

Legal experts argue whether his plans are compatible with EU law.

The European Commission , the bloc's executive branch, said that it did not "comment on political announcements".

The Return Directive lays down common rules and procedures on return, which are implemented by EU member states.

Koch forecasts that there would likely be changes to the rules regarding the countries to which people whose applications are rejected can be sent.

She said lessons could be learned from Italy 's attempts to outsource the processing of asylum applications to Albania .