Prior to the federal-state gathering: Union presses for stricter migratory policies
The head honcho of the Interior Ministers Conference (IMK), Michael Stübgen (CDU) from Brandenburg, suggests we should consider expelling lawbreakers to the Taliban ruling in Afghanistan if they're guilty of severe crimes, citing our existing contacts. He shared this thought with Politico, saying, "We're pouring 400 million Euros into Afghanistan - let's make use of these connections."
Similarly, Joachim Herrmann (CSU) from Bavaria wants crooks who've found refuge in our country to be shipped back pronto if they commit serious offenses. He conveyed this message to Sender Bayern 2: "We need to create avenues for those who came to our country as refugees and commit heinous crimes here, to be booted out of the country straight away."
The Interior Ministers and State Ministers will discuss expulsions during their IMK meeting later today in Potsdam.
Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser acknowledged that talks on expelling people to Afghanistan are happening under the radar. She spoke to the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung: "We're engaging in secret talks with various countries to reestablish the possibility for deportations to Afghanistan."
The debate about outsourcing asylum procedures has gained steam. The Union's parliamentary group intends to propose a resolution in this regard, as per Handelsblatt. According to the report, they want to push for negotiations with countries like Rwanda.
The resolution suggests establishing a comprehensive partnership with secure third countries. This partnership wouldn't just involve cooperation in the migration sector but also economic cooperation.
Vice-Chairman of the FDP, Johannes Vogel, encouraged the Minister Presidents' Conference to tackle this issue. He told RTL and ntv: "I view this as a key move to decrease illegal immigration." He added, "We aim to bring structured immigration into the workforce and cut down on immigration."
A spokesperson for the Federal Interior Ministry acknowledged that the examination regarding the outsourcing of procedures is a lengthy, fruitful process. They're in contact with international partners and organizations for this. "The implementation of the common asylum system is our top priority," they said. Minister Faeser plans to update the State Ministers on the progress of the examination tomorrow.
However, over 300 organizations and initiatives have signed an open letter to Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and the State Premiers against the transfer of asylum procedures. They've requested a firm refusal of plans to transfer asylum procedures. Some of the signatories include Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO), the Diakonie, Brot für die Welt, and the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD).
"We, 309 organizations and initiatives, aspire to be part of a society that humanely welcomes refugees," it states in the letter. Anyone seeking protection in Germany should find it here. "The right to asylum is a human right."
The Minister Presidents will meet with Federal Chancellor Scholz today in Potsdam to discuss migration policy, including the outsourcing of asylum procedures. Scholz hasn't ruled out discussing negotiations with third countries yet, but there are currently no concrete negotiations in progress.
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- Michael Stübgen from Brandenburg, as the leader of the Interior Ministers Conference (IMK), advocates for the consideration of expelling lawbreakers to the Taliban in Afghanistan if they commit severe crimes, utilizing existing contacts.
- Joachim Herrmann from Bavaria, a member of the CSU, supports the idea of expelling criminals who committed serious offenses while seeking refuge in Germany straight away.
- The Interior Ministers and State Ministers will discuss expulsions at an IMK meeting happening in Potsdam later today.
- federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser confirms that backdoor talks with various countries for reestablishing deportation possibilities to Afghanistan are taking place.
- The Union's parliamentary group intends to put forth a resolution in support of outsourcing asylum procedures to countries like Rwanda.
- The resolution proposes establishing a comprehensive partnership with secure third countries that would involve not only migration collaboration but also economic cooperation.
- Johannes Vogel, Vice-Chairman of the FDP, urges the Minister Presidents' Conference to tackle the issue, seeking to minimize illegal immigration and establish structured immigration.
- A spokesperson for the Federal Interior Ministry acknowledges that the examination related to outsourcing asylum procedures is an extensive and fruitful process, with international collaboration underway.
- Over 300 organizations and initiatives have signed an open letter requesting a refusal of plans to outsource asylum procedures from Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the State Premiers.
- The Minister Presidents will convene with Federal Chancellor Scholz today in Potsdam to discuss migration policy, including potential negotiations with third countries for outsourcing asylum procedures.
- Federal Chancellor Scholz hasn't ruled out discussing negotiations with third countries for outsourcing asylum procedures, but no concrete negotiations are currently underway.
- The proposed Conference of Interior Ministers discovery will put forth plans for a new course beginning at the Potsdam meeting in Germany, regarding the asylum procedure and migration.
