Scholz initiates expedited refugee dialogue with the EU and several nations
It's a positive indicator that the major opposition party is open to collaboration on this significant nationwide concern, stated Scholz during a press conference alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin. He further expressed, "This eagerness is commendable."
Leadership for this matter will rest with Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD), who plans to organize "private and focused discussions" on this issue. Individuals invited to participate include the chair and vice-chair of the Minister Presidents' Conference - the heads of government in Hesse and Lower Saxony, Boris Rhein (CDU) and Stephan Weil (SPD) - and representatives from the largest opposition party along with the relevant federal ministries.
The objective of this collective endeavor is unmistakable, stated Scholz. "Those advocating for legal immigration should work towards reducing unauthorized migration to prevent the country from being overwhelmed. This objective can and must be achieved without undermining international accords, European regulations, or the Basic Law," he added, emphasizing, "This is the current goal in focus. We owe it to the victims of Solingen."
Scholz welcomed the Union faction chairman and CDU leader Merz on Tuesday morning at the Chancellery. Merz expressed his interest in joining forces to strengthen migration policies. The CDU leader emphasized his desire to implement cross-party amendments to the law during the next Parliamentary session week beginning on September 9. He anticipates cooperating "with sections of the coalition that are open to collaboration."
The Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser mentioned the need for discussions with the opposition on the asylum issue, highlighting the involvement of representatives from the largest opposition party. In an effort to address unauthorized migration, Scholz emphasized that this objective can be achieved without violating international accords or European regulations.
