Minister Faeser Advocates for Simplified Deportation Procedures Following Terror Praise
Government official responses to online hate speech surged following recent acts of terrorism, such as the Hamas attack on Israel and the deadly police officer stabbing in Mannheim. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) announced legislative changes in light of the Mannheim attack, as stated in a government press release.
The German government claims that "Islamists have endorsed, celebrated, and glorified these terroristic actions" on the internet. This online endorsement of terrorism contributes to a culture of violence that may embolden extremists and perpetrators to perform further violent acts. As a result, German security concerns are prioritized over those of the perpetrators in such instances.
According to the proposed amendment, convictions from the courts should not be required for expulsion and deportation. Additionally, a new "case group for significant expulsion interest" should be established within the Interior Ministry.
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- AFP reported that Nancy Faeser, the German Federal Minister of Interior, has advocated for simplified deportation procedures in response to the online glorification of terror by groups like Hamas.
- During a press conference, Faeser cited the recent Hamas attack on Israel and the Mannheim police officer stabbing as examples of terrorism that have been praised and celebrated on the internet.
- The new measures proposed by Faeser include eliminating the need for convictions from the courts for expulsion and deportation, as well as establishing a new "case group for significant expulsion interest" within the Interior Ministry.
- Faeser's stance on simplified deportation procedures has come under criticism from some political parties in Germany, such as the SPD, who argue that it may violate human rights and undermine democratic values.
- Israel has condemned the glorification of terror by Hamas and called on Germany to take strong action against those who promote violence, including expelling and deporting individuals who support terror organizations.
