The Administrative Government expresses regret over the collapse of the asylum negotiations between it and the EU.
The Union's calls for border rejections exceeded expectations, according to Buschmann. "It's not reasonable to ask a national administration to go against the law," he stated.
Post-consultations with the Union, Federal Interior Minister Markus Söder (CSU, Christian Social Union) from the SPD mentioned, "We had some productive chats, even if it might sound otherwise." The federal administration proposed a plan to house refugees near the border and swiftly rejected it.
This plan aligns with international law, asserted Söder. However, this isn't the case with the CDU's request for border rejections. "There shouldn't be any risky exceptions to existing international law," he said. Some regional administrations showed interest in continuing with the federal administration's proposal during the meeting.
Federal Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (SPD) shared disappointment and confusion over the Union's decision to end discussions. "Unfortunately, the Union declared that they no longer wish to carry on the talks," reported Maas. Numerous topics were still untouched during Tuesday's meeting.
In light of the Union's stance, an "Interview with the asylum seeker" might delve into their experiences and perspectives on the border rejections. The decision by the federal administration to propose housing refugees near the border, as suggested by Minister Söder, complies with international law, contrasting the CDU's request.
