Border Rejections: Söder and Dobrindt Stirring Up Controversy on ARD and ZDF
"Dobrindt argues about excessive dependence"
The immigration debate is heating up, with Alexander Dobrindt and Markus Söder taking different stands on border rejections of asylum seekers. While Dobrindt continues to reject asylum seekers, some argue that this goes against the law.
On Sandra Maischberger on ARD and Markus Lanz on ZDF, Dobrindt defends his decision, stating that they must provide justification for their actions. But some experts claim that his actions are illegal, as they lack sufficient reasons and arguments.
Melanie Amann, a journalist and lawyer from "Der Spiegel," states that border controls can indeed be challenged in European law. The law allows for the rejection of asylum seekers at the border, but only in rare cases of danger to public safety and order. Dobrindt's actions, according to Amann, do not provide evidence to support this exception.
Söder, on the other hand, sees an emergency situation. He argues that despite fewer asylum seekers coming into the country, public safety and order are still threatened due to the European Union not upholding its own laws. Germany should protect its own borders, according to Söder.
While Söder insists that Germany will be given right by the European Court of Justice, Amann is skeptical. She believes that every court will view Germany's justification as "nonsense."
Germany's current practice of border rejections without proper assessment is considered illegal by the Berlin Administrative Court. This ruling stems from incompatibility with EU law, a lack of proper hearings to determine the responsible state for processing asylum claims, and misapplication of the safe third country concept.
The number of asylum seekers in Germany appears to be decreasing, which has led some, such as Söder, to question whether an emergency exists. However, this decline is attributed to a high number of departures rather than a decrease in asylum seekers entering the country.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how Dobrindt and Söder will justify their actions and how the European Court of Justice will rule on the matter.
The controversy over border rejections of asylum seekers has sparked discussions on community and employment policies, as some argue Dobrindt's actions violate European law, while Söder views the situation as an emergency justifying Germany's border control measures. However, skepticism about Germany's justification persists, especially in light of the Berlin Administrative Court's ruling declaring the current practice of border rejections without proper assessment as illegal under EU law.
