Stirring Controversy: Dobrindt and Merz's Border Policies Under Scrutiny
Controversy Surrounds Dobrindt and Merz from Multiple Directions
Let's dive into the whirlwind of criticism facing Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Chancellor Friedrich Merz over their persistence in upholding border rejections, despite the Berlin asylum ruling. The wind of skepticism is blowing from all directions, with even the SPD joined by voices of concern.
The Berlin Administrative Court has essentially blocked Dobrindt's border rejections. Yet, Dobrindt remains steadfast, seemingly undeterred by the resistance from his own governing partner. However, it's not just the SPD expressing doubts.
For the duo's decision to maintain border rejections in defiance of the Berlin asylum ruling, they face a barrage of criticism. The Federal Minister of Justice, Stefanie Hubig, views the continued deportation of asylum seekers after the ruling with fundamental skepticism. In an interview with Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland, she stated, "The Berlin Administrative Court has not conclusively clarified whether rejections of asylum seekers at the borders are compatible with European law. But it won't be easy to convince the judiciary that these rejections are lawful. The final word lies with the European Court of Justice."
Hubig further emphasized, "In a constitutional state like Germany, the government must of course comply with court decisions. Therefore, it is clear: The interim decisions of the Berlin Administrative Court must be complied with." She asserted her confidence that this will indeed occur, as the applicants will receive a procedure in Germany according to the Dublin rules.
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Hubig continued, "All measures to limit irregular migration must be in line with European and constitutional law. Above all, a better protection of the EU's external borders promises success. Further measures were agreed upon in the new Common European Asylum System. Our task as the government is to implement GEAS promptly."
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The chairman of the SPD parliamentary group in the legal committee, Carmen Wegge, calls for legal certainty in the wake of the ruling. "From our point of view, we must take the decision of the Berlin Administrative Court very seriously," she stated. "Our position is clear: We need legal certainty for the federal police and have always stood on the point that the actions at the borders must of course be in line with European law. The interior minister must now, together with the legal and interior ministers, examine the facts and ensure a legally secure solution."
The German Bar Association takes a more forceful stance. "The Federal Minister of the Interior as the representative of the executive would be well advised to respect the decisions of the Berlin Administrative Court and immediately stop the rejections of those seeking protection," said the chairwoman of the DAV committee on migration law, Gisela Seidler.
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While the court's decision only pertains to three cases, the juridical implications are far-reaching. "The court is not focused on individual cases but rather the broader implications of the European migration policies," states a political expert. "The court meticulously and persuasively explains that the Dublin-III Regulation makes the repatriation of asylum seekers unlawful. The Dublin-III Regulation is binding law, which must be followed by the executive even if they dislike it. Otherwise, the rule of law is at risk."
Seidler further warns, "The Federal Minister cannot hope for a correction in the main proceedings: The Administrative Court exceptionally anticipates the main issue in its decision because the applicants face serious and irreversible disadvantages. With the entry of the applicants, the legal dispute in the main proceedings will be resolved."
- The ongoing controversy over Dobrindt and Merz's border policies has sparked discussions not only within policy-and-legislation spheres but also in general-news, as the Federal Minister of Justice, Stefanie Hubig, and the German Bar Association have voiced their concerns.
- The persistence of Dobrindt and Merz in upholding border rejections, despite the Berlin asylum ruling, has led to calls for a legally secure solution from political experts, the German Bar Association, and even politicians within their own party, indicating a broader political implication in this ongoing debate.
