Civil issues - The Interior Minister expresses optimism about reaching a consensus on church asylum.
The reason for the discussion between federal officials, the Evangelical Church, and the Lower Saxony Interior Ministry was the removal of a Russian family from the church asylum in Bienenbüttel, Uelzen district. The BAMF determined that this four-member family, who had applied for asylum in Germany, was not facing any hardship. The family was taken to Barcelona since they had already entered Spain.
Update: Events surrounding the Church and the Interior Ministry
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- Daniela Behrens, the Lower Saxony Interior Minister, expressed optimism about reaching a consensus on church asylum, recognizing the importance of understanding and cooperating with the Church in handling civil issues.
- The discussion between federal officials, the Evangelical Church, and Behrens' ministry was prompted by the removal of a Russian family from church asylum in Bienenbüttel, Lower Saxony.
- The Police were involved in the removal of the family, who had initially sought asylum in Germany, following a determination by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) that they were not facing any hardship.
- The family was subsequently taken to Barcelona, Spain, as they had already entered Spain, adding another layer of complexity to the migration issue.
- The Social Affairs department in Hanover is closely monitoring the situation, acknowledging the challenges in balancing the needs of refugees and ensuring the fair application of asylum policies.
- In response to the incident, the SPD, a prominent political party in Germany, has called for a more sensitive and nuanced approach to refugees and asylum seekers, with an emphasis on humanitarian values.
- The Church in Lower Saxony, recognizing its role as a sanctuary for those in need, has emphasized the importance of church asylum as a human right, calling for a more inclusive and compassionate approach to migration.
Source: www.stern.de
