Discussing Migration Policy with Markus Lanz: Expert Thym - "A New Beginning for Asylum Policy?"
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EU Commission Advocates for Expanding Asylum Seeker Quota within the Union
Markus Lanz will delve into the heart of migration policy discussions with his esteemed guests. Given the SPD Minister President Rehlinger is a guest, expect some interesting debates on the table.
The SPD recently recovered from a disappointing election result when some party members published a "manifesto." Rolf Mützenich and Ralf Stegner, among others, called for a "shift in foreign and security policy," dialogues with Russia, and questioning the NATO's five-percent target. This comes just weeks before the NATO summit and the SPD party congress, where the party aims to renew itself. SPD faction leader Matthias Miersch called the manifesto a "contribution to the discussion," while SPD's interior policy spokesman, Alexander Fiedler, held stronger opinions on ntv.
Debating Russia's Role
Rehlinger, as a guest on Wednesday evening, remains composed about the SPD left's paper but recognizes the fervent discussions within her party. However, she stresses that finding collaboration with Russia doesn't make sense at present, with Putin's Russia moving outside acceptable boundaries. She believes that Germany should boost its defense capabilities instead. "A partnership with Putin's Russia is not the wise approach right now, as President Putin is acting outside of what can be considered acceptable," the SPD politician asserts.
Migration and the Struggle Ahead
Migration expert Daniel Thym spots a potential dispute escalating in the realm of migration policy. In the show, this topic isn't addressed initially. However, Thym, a professor at the University of Konstanz, emphasizes that the current border controls are just the beginning of a shift in asylum policy. "This signals to the government that Germany wants a change in asylum policy."
The border rejections aim to demonstrate the government's desire for a different asylum policy, and Thym speculates that asylum seekers who have not yet ventured near Germany will take notice. However, Thym raises concerns about the border controls being poorly prepared, both domestically and in terms of EU law. He expects that the German government has a legal hope that, with a suitable justification for a crisis, the courts may accept the German approach at least temporarily.
Controlling Migration: A Necessary Step?
Thym generally supports the government's policies on combating illegal migration, but he encourages a nuanced approach. "We must realize that we, as an immigration country, control migration, and it is not illegitimate to have rules and enforce them." He believes that the fight against illegal migration should be a priority and needs careful consideration.
- As the discussion on migration policy unfolds with Markus Lanz, Daniel Thym, a migration expert, foresees a potential disagreement within the realm of asylum policy, suggesting that the current border controls might be indicative of a shift in Germany's approach to asylum seekers.
- Thym further expresses his support for the government's policies on combating illegal migration, advocating for a balanced approach that recognizes the legitimacy of enforcing immigration rules while emphasizing the need for careful consideration in the fight against illegal migration.
