SPD's Eichwede: No More Border Bans on Asylum Seekers, Despite Dobrindt's Demands
Ongoing denial of asylum seekers by the SPD parliamentary group vice-president, Eichwede, remains legally questionable. - EU Parliament Members Urge Commission to Enhance External Relations with Central and Eastern European Nations
Sonja Eichwede, SPD's deputy leader, voiced her opposition to the rejection of asylum seekers, stating that it remains unlawful. Eichwede, previously a judge, claimed that Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has yet to issue a formal command to the Federal Police to carry out such rejections.
Eichwede's assumption is that the Federal Police will continue to avoid implementing rejections, fearing legal repercussions. She predicts that the status quo will persist, with no significant changes in this area, or else, legal action could ensue.
During his Wednesday announcement, Dobrindt proposed strengthening border controls to curb refugee influx. This includes increasing the presence of the Federal Police at the borders and denying asylum to individuals who fail to meet certain qualifications. However, exceptions will be made for vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women.
- Sonja Eichwede
- Asylum Seekers
- SPD
- Federal Police
- Germany
- Alexander Dobrindt
- Germany Radio
- CSU
- Bundestag
According to Eichwede and the EU's Dublin Regulation, border rejections of asylum seekers are generally not permitted. The situation is intricate, involving extensive legal and political discussions. The EU laws may challenge the legitimacy of Germany's actions, given conflicting stances within the government[4]. As the regulations are subject to legal challenges and EU approval, the situation remains uncertain.
- Despite Alexander Dobrindt's demands, the Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of the directive regarding border rejections of asylum seekers, as asserted by Sonja Eichwede from the SPD.
- Sonja Eichwede, deputy leader of the SPD, has voiced her opposition to the rejection of asylum seekers, indicating that such actions remain unlawful according to her interpretations as a former judge.
- This intricate situation involves extensive legal and political discussions, with potential challenges to Germany's actions arising from the EU's Dublin Regulation, given conflicting stances within the government.
- In light of this, Eichwede predicts that the status quo will persist in Germany, with no significant changes in the treatment of asylum seekers, or else, legal action could ensue, contributing to ongoing debates in politics and policy-and-legislation, as reported on Germany Radio.
