Wüst urges Scholz to engage in deportation discussions with the Taliban.
Following the horrific knife attack in Mannheim, Chancellor Scholz unveils plans to deport individuals to Afghanistan and Syria. The ruling party in North Rhine-Westphalia, led by Minister President Hendrik Wüst, is now required to engage with these nations. Simultaneously, Wüst presents his challenge to the Chancellor regarding migration policy.
During discussions about deporting criminals to Afghanistan, Wüst advocates for reaching out to the radical Islamic Taliban. The federal government is determined to "swallow the sour apple" and "establish contact" with the Taliban to facilitate the return of lawbreakers, he expressed during a speech in Düsseldorf. He also acknowledged the difficulty of this ordeal, admitting, "It's a burden and I admit it." However, he believes that by addressing this issue, it could help prevent societal unrest.
In relation to convicts being sent to Afghanistan, Wüst believes that Scholz earnestly means it, stating, "It's not an easy topic, but what we have to acknowledge - and I think that's a good thing, even for the inner peace of our society."
Since the Taliban's recent seizure of power in Kabul in August 2021, German authorities have imposed a deportation ban for citizens from Afghanistan. Scholz's recent announcement to deport criminals to Afghanistan and Syria led to this change in policy.
"Final opportunity for the Federal Chancellor"
Wüst anticipates Scholz to provide specific measures for the regulation of migration during the upcoming federal-state conference this week. Demanding action, Wüst asserts, "It's the last opportunity for the Federal Chancellor to demonstrate meaningful proposals for managing immigration and order." He emphasizes that stopping irregular migration is crucial, not merely ensuring control.
In this context, he advocates for escalating discussions about asylum processes in countries not part of the EU. "Asylum proceedings can't begin with the individuals who have managed to cross the Mediterranean," Wüst said. He made it clear that it's not just about Rwanda, referring to the asylum agreement between Britain and Rwanda. There are other European countries outside the EU that could also be considered.
For the minister president conference scheduled for June 20th, Wüst anticipates the expert discussions from the federal government to be presented to the states and for considerable advancement. "We need clear guidance from the federal government on this matter," he stated.
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- In response to Chancellor Scholz's plans to deport individuals to Afghanistan and Syria, Minister President Hendrik Wüst of the CDU in North Rhine-Westphalia must engage with these nations regarding refugee policy.
- During a speech in Düsseldorf, Hendrik Wüst suggested reaching out to the Taliban during discussions about deporting criminals to Afghanistan, acknowledging it as a burden but believing it could prevent societal unrest.
- In anticipation of the federal-state conference, Wüst called on Chancellor Scholz to provide meaningful proposals for managing immigration and order, emphasizing the importance of stopping irregular migration rather than just ensuring control.
- Wüst advocated for escalating discussions about asylum processes in countries not part of the EU, going beyond the asylum agreement between Britain and Rwanda, and emphasized the need for clear guidance from the federal government on this matter.
