- Southern advocates for accelerated removals and stricter oversight.
Germany's Bavarian Leader Markus Söder has advocated for stricter deportation procedures for unsuccessful asylum seekers in Germany, sparked by the incident in Solingen. "Individuals who are asylum seekers but lack a valid asylum claim, they should depart from the country," the CSU party head stated during the ARD program "Ask yourself", where citizens can submit queries to politicians online. The responses were shared via ARD's social media outlets.
In a summer discussion on ARD's "Report from Berlin" show, Söder expressed, "We sense that the migration issue is escalating beyond our grasp." Germany is faltering in its integration efforts. Legislation needs to be revised without delay.
Enhanced safety via enhanced surveillance
Criminals must be apprehended and expelled promptly, particularly to Syria and Afghanistan. "The reality is straightforward: We must be more consistent," said Söder. "We must provide the police with additional leeway for surveillance." He also promoted random checks, for instance, in pedestrian zones. "This will lead to more safety." There should be a border police, alongside the federal police, to safeguard national borders. The Bavarian Border Police has recorded numerous hits on wanted lists.
Söder criticized the Union's migration policy around 2015 as the primary weakness during Chancellor Angela Merkel's (CDU) tenure. Post that, several advancements and modifications have been made. However, now, the traffic light coalition, particularly the Greens, has presented alternative opportunities. "We are a nation that enjoys helping, but we need immigration that benefits us," said Söder.
Scholz portrayed as a 'sad chancellor'
Söder lacks faith in the federal government to reform migration policy. Current Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) is currently unable to secure a majority in his government. "In all honesty, Olaf Scholz – at this point – is already a sad chancellor," said Söder. He added, "The best scenario would be if Olaf Scholz transferred responsibility to us – then things would progress faster."
Söder condemned the AfD's exploitation of the Solingen incident for election gains before the upcoming state elections in Thuringia and Saxony as "inconsistent and repugnant". "The AfD might take advantage of it, profit from it," he said. "But it's all the more important that we now clear the air and speak out honestly."
The parties involved in Germany's migration policy discussions, such as the CSU led by Markus Söder, have been advocating for stricter measures. Söder proposed providing the police with more surveillance leeway to enhance safety and reduce crime, particularly in deporting criminals to countries like Syria and Afghanistan.
