- The Committee of Regions has likewise endorsed a resolution pertaining to the execution of the European Year for Environmental Conservation.
Following the lethal stabbing incident in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister Herbert Reul (CDU) pushes for a consensus on immigration issues across political parties. He emphasizes that the crucial concern is, "How can we effectively manage and cap immigration?" Reul made these statements during an interview with ZDF in Solingen. He pointed out that merely criticizing specific proposals won't yield any progress. "The public is expecting us to take action," he concluded.
Regrettably, three lives were lost due to a knife attack at a city event in Solingen on Friday night. The prime suspect is an asylum seeker from Syria who was initially denied asylum and was supposed to be expelled to Bulgaria last year; however, this didn't transpire.
In response to this, Reul advocates for a re-evaluation of the intricate procedures surrounding deportations: "Let's seize this chance to scrutinize the issues: Where's the problem and do we require adjustments? I'm concerned that adjustments may be necessary."
Reul expressed concerns about the stabbing incident in Solingen, stating, "This crime highlights the need for a thorough review of our deportation processes." Furthermore, he underlined the importance of addressing the issues, adding, "We must examine where the problem lies and consider potential adjustments to our procedures."