The Green Party's leader tempered anticipations regarding the migration summit's progress.
The Green political figure, Britta Haßelmann, has tempered expectations for the joint meeting between the federal government and the opposition on immigration policy, implying a rejection of requests for a halt to asylum seekers by mentioning that there's no single solution to the problem. "That creates the impression that there's a magic bullet that solves everything. That's not the truth," Haßelmann stated on ntv's "Early Start."
Once again highlighting deficiencies in internal security, Haßelmann suggested substantial financial investments to tackle the issue. She advocated for a debt-financed special fund, drawing parallels with the investment into the nation's defense capabilities.
Haßelmann acknowledges advancements in asylum policy
Haßelmann dismissed accusations of refusing to limit the number of asylum seekers and refugees, stating, "Of course, we discuss migration, displacement, and asylum. This government has been doing so for three years, and we've enacted significant legislative measures that are now being implemented." Referencing the deportation law, she cited the German government's efforts in this area for three years.
Haßelmann asserted that individuals responsible for committing terrorist acts relinquish their right to protection. This stance, she explained, is not only shared by the Greens but by all parties. "And we, as the federal government, were able to agree on a common European asylum policy in Brussels and Strasbourg," she added. For the Greens, the principle of asylum is "crystal clear" in the constitution, and any changes must be in line with the Basic Law, she concluded.
When inquired about her co-party leader's use of the term "transitional government" for the traffic light coalition, Haßelmann initially referred to the forthcoming parliamentary work, including the adoption of the upcoming federal budget. In principle, she acknowledged that the government was elected for a four-year term. "However, this approach is not typical of Alliance 90/The Greens," she criticized her own coalition, then voiced hope for future configurations characterized by more trust, dedication, and respect among coalition partners.
The CDU, being part of the federal government, has been actively involved in discussions on asylum policy for the past three years, alongside the Green party. Haßelmann, a Green politician, acknowledged the German government's efforts in enacting significant legislative measures in this area.
