German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has stated that the ongoing Iran war has not yet resulted in increased migration pressures to Europe. In an interview with Rheinische Post, he emphasized that authorities are monitoring migration trends closely, particularly in Iran and Lebanon, but are not observing heightened movement at the Turkish border at this time. Dobrindt highlighted that rising internal migration within Iran and Lebanon is being watched, but this has not translated into significant cross-border movement toward Europe.
He also noted that precautionary measures are being prepared at the European level in anticipation of potential future migration flows. The possibility of extending internal border controls beyond September remains open, depending on how the situation unfolds. With the upcoming reform of the Common European Asylum System scheduled for June 12, Dobrindt stressed that the international situation, especially in the Middle East, could influence future migration patterns. The coming weeks will be critical in observing how the conflict and regional developments affect migration towards Europe.