Following Firefight in Solingen - Mihalic perceives the Interior Minister overseeing the expulsions
In the discussion about expulsions from Germany post-incident in Solingen, the Greens in the Bundestag mainly point fingers at the federal and state interior ministers. As Irene Mihalic, the Green faction's parliamentary manager, mentioned on ARD "Tagesthemen", "the rules are clear in a legal sense." It's their responsibility, particularly the Federal Interior Minister's and her state counterparts', to identify where the implementation is falling short.
Legally, several adjustments have been made, with the deportation law becoming stricter in the past few months. However, the challenge lies in the implementation of the law, according to Mihalic. More funds need to be allocated here. "The authorities need the necessary resources. It's not just about the police and intelligence agencies, but also other entities responsible for handling such cases." Unfortunately, this isn't reflected in the budget yet.
The alleged perpetrator of Solingen, a 26-year-old Syrian, managed to enter Germany by the end of 2022 via Bulgaria. As per EU regulations, he should've been sent back to Bulgaria. Regrettably, this didn't happen since he wasn't located on the specified date in June 2023, and no further attempts were made.
The Member States can provide valuable assistance to the Commission in implementing the stricter deportation law following the Solingen incident. As highlighted by Irene Mihalic, the need for adequate resources among the authorities is crucial for effective implementation.
In light of the Solingen incident, it would be beneficial for the Member States to collaborate with the Commission to improve the implementation of the stricter deportation law, ensuring that they provide the necessary resources to the relevant authorities.
