The Commission advocates for an enhancement in the EU resident count within the EU.
About cancelling the discussions with the administration on Tuesday concerning asylum and immigration policy, the Chancellor talked to Merz, saying, "You've vanished off the grid. Not ideal for Germany." The Union's catchphrase in immigration policy is "talk passionately, accomplish nothing." However, he suggested, "the door isn't permanently locked: you're always welcome back - despite the rocky past experiences."
Scholz asserted that the administration will utilize all available means for denying entries at the borders, in accordance with the existing legal framework. The administration has presented a strategy and will execute it.
The Chancellor also underscored that lawful immigration is vital for Germany's economic edge, given the demographic decrease. Consequently, his administration has initiated the Law on Employing Foreigners and the revamp of citizenship. However, he specified that the constitutional right to asylum for persecuted individuals is not on the negotiation table.**
Scholz stressed that embracing the world does not mean that Germany's doors are open to everyone. "We should have the power to decide who enters Germany."
The Chancellor's remarks about the administration's strategy on immigration illustrate a shift towards proactive measures, aiming to avoid the pitfall of inaction seen in the Union's policy. Regrettably, despite the Chancellor's invitation, Merz's absence in the discussions on immigration policy might contribute to further inaction.
