Germany's coalition government is to release billions of euros to help federal states and municipalities cope with record numbers of migrants.
Critics at home have accused Chancellor Angela Merkel of creating a dangerous precedent by opening Germany's borders.
About 18,000 migrants arrived over the weekend after an agreement with Austria and Hungary to relax asylum rules.
Germany's announcement of extra funds came after talks between the leaders of Chancellor Merkel's coalition.
In addition to the €3bn for the regions, they also agreed to speed up asylum application procedures, provide extra accommodation for newcomers, and allocate funds to pay benefits to new arrivals.
Germany expects to receive 800,000 refugees and migrants this year, and wants to see the rest of Europe do more to help.
Critics at home have accused Chancellor Angela Merkel of creating a dangerous precedent by opening Germany's borders.
About 18,000 migrants arrived over the weekend after an agreement with Austria and Hungary to relax asylum rules.
Germany's announcement of extra funds came after talks between the leaders of Chancellor Merkel's coalition.
In addition to the €3bn for the regions, they also agreed to speed up asylum application procedures, provide extra accommodation for newcomers, and allocate funds to pay benefits to new arrivals.
Germany expects to receive 800,000 refugees and migrants this year, and wants to see the rest of Europe do more to help.
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