German lawmakers voted to suspend family reunification rights for migrants with subsidiary protection status, part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's immigration crackdown. The new law, which passed with a vote of 444 to 135, aims to reduce the number of migrants able to bring family members to Germany, affecting around 12,000 people annually. The legislation does not impact those granted full asylum or refugee status. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt argued that the change would limit immigration and disrupt human trafficking operations. The Social Democrats expressed concerns but ultimately supported the measure as a compromise.