- Woidke advocates for prompt resolutions to challenges associated with deportations.
Dietmar Woidke, the Minister President of Brandenburg and a member of the SPD, is advocating for the implementation of existing deportation procedures after the fatal knife attack in Solingen. He emphasized, talking to Deutschlandfunk, that it's crucial to uphold existing laws in this situation. The recent incidents need a thorough evaluation, he added. Engaging in a public argument isn't beneficial. Instead, we require workable and lawful solutions. And these solutions, Woidke pointed out, need to be implemented promptly. He also admitted that the procedures can be intricate, and we should make improvements in this area.
The tragic incident on a Friday night in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, resulted in three fatalities and eight injuries, with four suffering seriously. The 26-year-old Syrian suspect, who is currently in custody, is under investigation by the Federal Prosecutor's Office for alleged murder and suspected membership in the terrorist organization, Islamic State (IS), who claimed responsibility for the attack.
The attack in Solingen has revived the ongoing debate on migration policies and deportations. The accused, a 26-year-old Syrian, had been previously scheduled for deportation to Bulgaria last year but wasn't.
In the beginning of this year, the Bundestag approved amendments to ease deportation processes. The maximum detention period before deportation has been extended from 10 days to 28 days. Moreover, officials now have the authority to enter other rooms in shared accommodations besides the room of the individual to be deported.
The SPD, led by Dietmar Woidke in Brandenburg, supports the enforcement of existing deportation procedures following the Solingen attack. Recent discussions surrounding migration policies and the accused's previous deportation delay have highlighted the need for improved procedures and their implementation.
