Gathering with Merz-Scholz: CDU Urges Chancellor to Alter Path on Immigration
The CDU head, Merz, is set to converse with Scholz at the Chancellery in the morning. This talk was arranged prior, but Merz now wants to delve into migration policy and the aftermath of the Solingen attack specifically. The gruesome incident saw three lives lost and eight injured due to a knife attack on a Friday evening. The presumed assailant, a 26-year-old Syrian, surrendered the next day and was nabbed. Regrettably, he was supposed to be expelled from the country last year.
"Perhaps the Solingen stabbing incident will spur Scholz into action," commented Linnemann. "We're already in high noon, if not beyond." The refugee accommodation facilities in localities are at their breaking point. The Union is prepared to team up with the administration to draw conclusions, highlighted the party's general secretary. "We're focusing on ensuring this nation doesn't slip away from us."
However, the federal administration stated on Monday that demands for an overall ban on accepting refugees from Syria and Afghanistan are deemed unconstitutional. "This would infringe upon the Basic Law and likely breach EU human rights regulations," explained government spokesperson Hebestreit. He issued a stern warning against violating the constitution.
The SPD, being a key partner in the coalition government, might be expected to offer their perspective on the migration policy discussion. After the CDU and SPD leaders' meeting, the SPD may push for stricter refugee integration policies following the Solingen attack.
