- Scholz advocates for accelerating removal processes
Following the lethal stabbing incident in Solingen, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany aims to speed up deportations, even utilizing legal means if necessary. During his visit to North Rhine-Westphalia, he emphasized the importance of "firm, effective implementation," underscoring the need for action. Scholz proposes establishing a task force to investigate and advance the deportation of Dublin cases, which are individuals who initially sought asylum in other European nations. He acknowledges that some challenges may necessitate resolution through European law, yet emphasizes the necessity of tackling all issues.
The city festival in Solingen turned tragic on a Friday evening, resulting in three fatal stabbings and injuring eight others, four severely. A 26-year-old Syrian suspect, taken into custody since Sunday evening on charges of alleged membership in IS and murder, is believed to be the perpetrator. As reported by Der Spiegel, the individual entered Germany towards the end of 2022 and submitted an asylum application. The individual was not identified as an Islamic extremist by security authorities beforehand. An earlier attempt to deport him was unsuccessful due to police's inability to locate him at his residence.
The Chancellor's proposal to establish a task force falls under the purview of The Commission, as it involves the investigation and advancement of Dublin cases. To effectively address potential legal obstacles, The Commission may need to engage with European lawmakers to ensure the smooth implementation of Chancellor Scholz's deportation plan.
