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Migrants crisis: Merkel vows 'no tolerance' of migrant hatred Migrants crisis: Merkel vows 'no tolerance' of migrant hatred
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Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Germans to take a stand against "shameful" anti-migrant protests, on a visit to an asylum shelter which was the focus of clashes at the weekend.Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Germans to take a stand against "shameful" anti-migrant protests, on a visit to an asylum shelter which was the focus of clashes at the weekend.
Far-right protesters booed and shouted "traitor" as she arrived at the newly-opened centre in Heidenau near Dresden.Far-right protesters booed and shouted "traitor" as she arrived at the newly-opened centre in Heidenau near Dresden.
Germany has seen a sharp rise in attacks on asylum centres, as it deals with record numbers of arrivals.Germany has seen a sharp rise in attacks on asylum centres, as it deals with record numbers of arrivals.
Earlier, police in Hungary fired tear gas at migrants at a reception camp.Earlier, police in Hungary fired tear gas at migrants at a reception camp.
They tried to disperse crowds amid unrest at the centre in Roszke, on the Serbian border. Hungary has said it is considering the use of troops to secure the border.They tried to disperse crowds amid unrest at the centre in Roszke, on the Serbian border. Hungary has said it is considering the use of troops to secure the border.
As she left the centre in Heidenau, Mrs Merkel said Germany was facing a "gigantic challenge" with thousands of migrants arriving hoping for a better life. 'Shameful'
After visiting the centre in Heidenau, Mrs Merkel said Germany was facing a "gigantic challenge" with thousands of migrants arriving hoping for a better life.
Germany expects up to 800,000 asylum applications in 2015 - more than any other EU country.Germany expects up to 800,000 asylum applications in 2015 - more than any other EU country.
There could be "no tolerance" of hatred, she said, condemning violent protests in Heidenau as "shameful" and "vile". The centre houses about 600 asylum seekers. "There is no tolerance for those people who question the dignity of others, no tolerance for those who are not willing to help where legal and human help is required," Mrs Merkel told reporters.
She condemned violent protests as "shameful" and "vile".
On a separate visit to an asylum centre in Berlin, President Joachim Gauck paid tribute to volunteers who had shown a "bright Germany full of light", rather than the "dark Germany" that arose from attacks on asylum seekers.On a separate visit to an asylum centre in Berlin, President Joachim Gauck paid tribute to volunteers who had shown a "bright Germany full of light", rather than the "dark Germany" that arose from attacks on asylum seekers.
Rise in attacks
Dozens of police were hurt at the weekend when neo-Nazis and other right-wing extremists hurled bottles and fireworks.Dozens of police were hurt at the weekend when neo-Nazis and other right-wing extremists hurled bottles and fireworks.
During Mrs Merkel's visit on Wednesday, protesters outside the centre chanted "for the German people" - referring to the sign on the front of the Reichstag - and "We are the mob", mocking remarks used by Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel when he visited Heidenau. During Mrs Merkel's visit, protesters outside the centre chanted "for the German people" - referring to the sign on the front of the Reichstag - and "We are the mob", mocking remarks used by Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel when he visited Heidenau.
Motorists also hooted their car horns as they drove past - something that right-wing groups had called for on social media.
Tracking perilous migrant journey to GermanyTracking perilous migrant journey to Germany
Why is EU struggling with migrants and asylum?Why is EU struggling with migrants and asylum?
Most people in Germany are welcoming to the migrants, opinion polls suggest. But a minority are vocally opposed, with a sharp rise in attacks on housing for asylum seekers:Most people in Germany are welcoming to the migrants, opinion polls suggest. But a minority are vocally opposed, with a sharp rise in attacks on housing for asylum seekers:
Mrs Merkel's government confirmed on Tuesday that it had decided to consider asylum cases from the majority of Syrian applicants, regardless of how they entered Europe.Mrs Merkel's government confirmed on Tuesday that it had decided to consider asylum cases from the majority of Syrian applicants, regardless of how they entered Europe.
It announced on Twitter (in German) that it was suspending the EU's Dublin regulation, under which asylum seekers must make their applications in the first member state they reach.It announced on Twitter (in German) that it was suspending the EU's Dublin regulation, under which asylum seekers must make their applications in the first member state they reach.
Cabinet ministers are also discussing plans to give German regions €500m (£366m) this year to help with influx of people arriving.Cabinet ministers are also discussing plans to give German regions €500m (£366m) this year to help with influx of people arriving.
Tear gasTear gas
Many thousands of people are now following a dangerous route through Greece and the Western Balkans to reach the EU passport-free Schengen zone.Many thousands of people are now following a dangerous route through Greece and the Western Balkans to reach the EU passport-free Schengen zone.
At Roszke, inside the Hungarian border with Serbia, officers used tear gas to quell unrest after migrants at the reception centre refused to be fingerprinted.At Roszke, inside the Hungarian border with Serbia, officers used tear gas to quell unrest after migrants at the reception centre refused to be fingerprinted.
The authorities in Budapest have announced plans to send more than 2,000 extra police officers to boost border security. Earlier, the government said it was considering deploying troops there too. The authorities in Budapest have announced plans to send more than 2,000 extra police officers to boost border security. MPs are also set to discuss deploying troops in a session next week.
Hungary is already building a 175km (110 mile) fence in a bid to stop the migrants entering.Hungary is already building a 175km (110 mile) fence in a bid to stop the migrants entering.
Officials say a record number of migrants - more than 2,500 - entered Hungary on Tuesday.Officials say a record number of migrants - more than 2,500 - entered Hungary on Tuesday.
The European Commission has announced that it is releasing an additional €1.5m in humanitarian funding to Macedonia and Serbia to help cope with the crisis.The European Commission has announced that it is releasing an additional €1.5m in humanitarian funding to Macedonia and Serbia to help cope with the crisis.