The SPD is dampening expectations of the country leaders' meeting with Olaf Scholz and is trying to prevent conflicts. The aim must be to protect people fleeing war and persecution, but to limit irregular migration.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig: “The states and municipalities are still at their limits” The Chancellor is essentially a guest of the states on Wednesday, and only for two hours. According to the provisional agenda, his presence should be limited to the discussion on refugee policy.