In certain circumstances, relocation to Afghanistan and Syria for Baerbock could be a possibility.
As of now, it's already the norm according to law that criminals and suspects don't receive or forfeit subsidiary protection for committing crimes, clarified Baerbock. She reiterated, "So, there's no room for killers and terrorists here." This also includes individuals who propagate Islamism, challenge our Constitution, our freedom, our lifestyle.
However, Baerbock urged careful examination of circumstances. Take the suspected perpetrator in Solingen for instance, it wasn't about deportation to his homeland Syria, but to EU country Bulgaria. "Why this didn't work, needs to be explained now," she insisted.
Her party advocates for revisiting the topic of deporting criminals once more, highlighted Baerbock. What's crucial to her is ensuring that "individuals who commit heinous crimes here are convicted, serve their time in prison."
Politics also needs to handle the predicament of returning those who lose their protected status and complete their sentences in these countries, Baerbock added, mentioning Afghanistan and Syria as examples. However, it's unjustifiable to question the protected status of refugees in general, including "school-going children," as we can't target "the murderers," she argued against blanket deportation calls.
She agrees with examining stricter gun laws and more powers for security forces to access information about potential attack planning on social media. "Nobody needs knives or non-household suitable bladed weapons," she stated.
Previously, the FDP has mainly opposed stricter gun laws. However, Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann (FDP) supports deportations even to Syria. "I believe in deporting individuals to Syria," he said on ARD-"Morning Magazine." A solution for Afghanistan is also necessary.
Buschmann criticized the inconsistent implementation of deporting the suspected Solingen attacker to Bulgaria. The Justice Minister also called for a tougher stance against Islamic propaganda on the internet. "I believe that radical influencers who work from Germany should be kicked out sooner," he said to ARD. He believes, "everything that promotes radicalization online must also be countered."
The Commission has proposed revising the rules on deporting criminals, as stated by Baerbock. After serving their prison sentences, individuals who commit heinous crimes in EU countries may face deportation, such as those from Afghanistan or Syria.
