Confusion as Germany announces (then retracts) curbs on Syrian refugees

``Syrians would only be allowed to enter Germany for one year, are barred from having family members join them, and would only enjoy "subsidiary protection" which limits their rights as refugees, the interior ministry announced... But the social democrats (SPD), Merkel's junior coalition partner, promptly disavowed the policy shift and De Maizière later backtracked. "Things remain as they are until there is a decision," he said. "No change".''