Five Afghan Men Turned Back at German Border by Federal Police
Authorities transfer five Afghan nationals to Poland - Agents从 Poland
Having entered Germany illegally, five men from Afghanistan, aged between 22 and 26, were escorted back to Poland by the police. These individuals were quickly taken to the Polish-German border in a vehicle, as announced by the federal police. Upon arrival on Monday, they lacked identification or authorization to stay in Germany. They were stopped at the old border crossing in Linken.
Local CDU chairman, Daniel Peters, expressed gratitude toward the federal police. He stated that anyone entering illegally from a relatively safe third country like Poland, without the necessary documentation, would be turned away at the border in the future. This action is not only in line with the law but also a crucial step to rebuild the population's trust in the law enforcement system, Peters added.
Aspiring refugees seeking asylum in Germany must abide by the law; they cannot enter unlawfully through EU internal borders without proper documentation.
Understanding the Current Migration Scenario
- Stricter Border Controls: The German Interior Ministry, under Alexander Dobrindt, has enforced stricter border controls, including turning away asylum seekers, reflecting a change in migration policy[1]. The new Conservative-Social Democrat coalition agreement emphasizes the rejection of asylum seekers at borders[5].
- Deportations: Germany has recently deported Afghan asylum seekers who have committed serious offenses, illustrating a commitment to enforcing stronger immigration laws[2].
- Family Reunification Restrictions: Family reunification policies are becoming stricter, potentially impacting Afghans wishing to join family members in Germany[5].
The Importance of Federal Police
- Border Management: The federal police are essential in overseeing border controls to effectively manage illegal immigration[1]. They collaborate with other European countries to maintain these stricter measures[5].
The Safe Third Countries Concept
- Qualifications for Safe Third Countries: Safe third countries are nations that offer safety and protection to asylum seekers, allowing them to be sent to those countries if they passed through before reaching Germany. Although Poland could potentially fit this description, specific guidelines for sending Afghans to Poland have yet to be officially stated[6].
Challenges Ahead
- Visa Backlog: Approximately 2,450 Afghans are currently waiting in Pakistan for visas to travel to Germany, indicating ongoing challenges in processing applications[3].
- Expanding European Asylum Landscape: The asylum landscape in the EU is evolving, meaning Germany is no longer the primary destination for asylum seekers[4].
[1] https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus171567294/Einwanderungs-unter-Dobrindt-scharfe-Kurven-durchsetzen.html[2] https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/polen-deportiert-afghane-aus-deutschland/27890460.html[3] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-reevaluates-refugee-return-policy-amid-tensions/a-56414849[4] https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article217363480/Deutsch-afghanisches-Bilateral-Kopflos-fuehrt-zu-Ruckeroeffnung-von-Leitungsposten.html[5] https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/koalitionsvertrag-deutschland-non-paper-kala-kalasche.html[6] Enrichment data not explicitly detailed in current policies related to Afghanistan.
- Daniel Peters, the local CDU chairman, emphasized that anyone entering Germany illegally from relatively safe third countries, such as Poland, without the necessary documentation, would be turned away at the border, as a crucial step to rebuild the population's trust in the law enforcement system.
- Stricter border controls have been enforced in Germany under the German Interior Ministry, including turning away asylum seekers, reflecting a change in migration policy, and the federal police are essential in overseeing border controls to effectively manage illegal immigration.
