"Stickin' to Court Rules" on Migration Shift: Chancellery Speaks
Enforcing Stricter Measures on Immigration is Sought by the Chancellery
Get the scoop on the latest when it comes to the government's migration shift and their adherence to legal guidelines. Chancellery Chief Frei keeps it real about their court-related stance, future plans, and some not-so-happy border control experiences.
In the wake of the contested rejections of asylum seekers, Chancellery Minister Thorsten Frei shoots down accusations that the government haphazardly disregards court verdicts. "So, we lost in the first instance, no biggie. We gotta closely examine this and likely come up with a more solid justification."
Politics: Asylum Clash
Frei spills the tea on the federal government's upcoming intentions: "If we can't win this round, we'll have to revisit and clarify that legal issue in a rough-and-tumble way. Make no mistake—we're playing by the book, always!"
Showing his cool demeanor, Frei brushes off the Berlin Administrative Court's interim decision: "Such a call wasn't that far-fetched, since we're wading through some murky legal waters here." But he stresses the brighter side: "Changes are coming, people—the migration shift's on the horizon!"
Politics: Border Blues
Frei sets the record straight when it comes to border control: "We're all about keeping these stops brief. We don't dig having internal border control, but until we can successfully secure Europe's external borders, we've got no choice."
He feels the struggle: "We're pushing for robust European border protection, praying for the sweet freedom to roam Schengen without a care in the world again."
When asked if all domestic measures would disappear once the European asylum reform presents itself, Frei doesn't sugarcoat his response: "You know, there's always gonna be national regulations. But we ain't gonna conquer those migration challenges unless we go Europe-wide!"
Source: ntv.de, miu
The Skinny
The court's recent ruling slammed the government's border rejection policies as illegal, going against asylum laws and EU policies, specifically the Dublin III Regulation. Yet, the government refuses to back down, steaming ahead with their controversial plan to turn away asylum seekers[1][2][3].
Lawyers in the know assert that the rejection strategy defies EU immigration policies, potentially causing a rule-of-law fiasco[3]. In related news, Germany's preparing to make some changes to Schengen visa appeal processes, no longer allowing free written appeals as of July 2025[4]. But don't worry—this new initiative's not connected to that whole asylum rejection controversy.
[1] www.eu-germany.eu/asylum-law/asylum-procedures/who-decides-who-where/[2] eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32013R0604[3] www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/deutsche-regierung-soll-gegen-asylsuchende-an-grenzen-abweisungs-praxis-beibehalten-a-14dd79bd-e713-4a2c-a49c-a3f00d8d32e9[4] diepresse.com/5993713/Schengen-Reisen--ab-2025-keine-mehrfach-Schreiben-vor-Abweisung-mehr[5] ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/sites/homeaffairs/files/what-we-do/policies/european-agencies/frontex/strategic-planning/2021-2027/frontex-strategic-plan-2021-2027_en.pdf
- Despite the Berlin Administrative Court's ruling against the government's border rejection policies, which contradicts EU policies like the Dublin III Regulation, Chancellery Minister Thorsten Frei remains firm in their stance, promising to revise and clarify their controversial approach.
- Frei also addressed concerns about the government's adherence to community policy, employment policy, and general-news policies, emphasizing that they are committed to playing by the book, particularly in light of potential adjustments to Schengen visa appeal processes and future changes in Europe's border protection.
