SPD Deputy Fraction Leader Eichwede: The Border Rejections Issue Ain't So Black And White
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SPD Vice-Faction Leader Eichwede declares that denying asylum to applicants remains illegal. - EU Commission urged to enhance EU's foreign relations with Central and Eastern European nations, as suggested by MEPs.
Sonja Eichwede, the SPD's jack-of-all-trades, having served as a judge before entering politics, dropped a bombshell about the tricky border situation. Dobrindt hasn't explicitly ordered the Federal Police to reject asylum seekers, and according to Eichwede, that means the boys in blue are likely to keep their hands off such decisions. She predicts that this standoff will persist, with legal battles likely on the horizon if the status quo changes.
In a surprising move, Dobrindt announced toughened border control measures to curb refugee numbers, including beefing up the Federal Police presence at the border and refusing asylum seekers. However, there'll be exceptions for the little ones and pregnant ladies.
- Sonja Eichwede
- Asylum Seekers
- SPD
- Federal Police
- Germany
- Alexander Dobrindt
- Deutschlandfunk
- CSU
- Bundestag
It's no secret that the rejection of asylum seekers at Germany's border has sparked controversy, with numerous legal experts and political figures, including Eichwede, doubting its legality. Eichwede warns that such practices might breach current legal norms and stated emphatically that the Bundespolizei won't comply with blanket rejections at the borders without a solid legal basis and coordination with European partners[5]. Dobrindt's plan to reject asylum seekers is part of his effort to beef up border control and curb irregular migration[1][2]. However, legal experts contend that such actions could violate EU law, particularly the Dublin Regulation, which governs asylum procedures within the EU[4].
Despite these legal concerns, Dobrindt asserted that there's a solid legal footing for his decision, though specifics on the supporting legal framework are scarce in recent reports[2]. The German government is divided on the issue, with certain members questioning the legality and feasibility of the proposed measures[5]. So while the Federal Police's actions may seem suspect to some, the legal landscape is murky and subject to ongoing debate.
- The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of the principle of equal treatment for men and women in the context of border rejections and asylum policies.
- In the midst of this controversy over border rejections, Sonja Eichwede, the SPD's deputy fraction leader, has been actively working on policy-and-legislation matters related to the issue.
- The SPD, led by figures like Eichwede, maintains that border rejections might breach current legal norms and necessitates coordination with European partners to ensure compliance with EU law, such as the Dublin Regulation.
- Remarks from legal experts suggest that Dobrindt's plan to reject asylum seekers at Germany's border could potentially fall under the scrutiny of politics and general news, as it might violate EU law and principles of equal treatment.
