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German parliament approves tougher rules for asylum seekers

The German parliament on Friday voted to tighten rules for asylum seekers as Berlin takes a tougher line on immigration after recent electoral gains for far-right parties.

Among other things, the legislation will withdraw benefits from asylum seekers who have already been registered in other EU countries and are slated for deportation.

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