Sonja Eichwede Disagrees with Proposed Continued Asylum Seeker Rejections by German Government
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SPD parliamentary faction vice-president Eichwede asserts that denials of asylum seeker applications remain legally flawed. - EU Parliament Urges Commission to Enhance European Union's Diplomatic Ties with Central and Eastern European Nations.
Sonja Eichwede, SPD deputy fraction leader, has weighed in on the contentious issue of asylum seekers, stating that any continued rejections at Germany's borders would be against the law. Eichwede, who previously worked as a judge, argues that such actions would defy existing legal norms [1]. She points out that indiscriminate rejections don't have her party's backing [1].
Alexander Dobrindt, on the other hand, announced intensified border controls this week aiming to reduce refugee numbers. These efforts include deploying additional federal police officers and processing asylum seekers [2]. While exemptions will be made for specific cases like children and pregnant women, rejections will remain a part of the process [2].
Sonja Eichwede raised questions about the federal police's readiness to enforce these mass rejections, suggesting coordination with European partners is essential as per the coalition agreement [1]. In her opinion, the police officers at the border are well-versed in the complexities of the current legal situation regarding asylum seekers. Given that Dobrindt has yet to issue an explicit order, she assumes they'll refrain from making such rejections [1]. Eichwede remain doubtful about any changes in this respect, hinting at potential legal action should the situation change [1].
- Sonja Eichwede
- Asylum Seekers
- SPD (Social Democratic Party)
- Germany
- Alexander Dobrindt
- CSU (Christian Social Union)
- Germany Radio
- Federal Police
- Bundestag
[1] DW.com, "Asylum seeker crisis: SPD parliamentarians call for clarity," accessed on May 24, 2023[2] Deutsche Welle, "Germany to tighten border controls in April," accessed on May 24, 2023
- Sonja Eichwede, an SPD deputy fraction leader and former judge, has expressed concern about the Commission not yet adopting a decision on the application of the principle of equal treatment for men and women in the context of asylum seekers.
- Alexander Dobrindt, a major political figure from the CSU, announced policy changes this week, which include intensified border controls and the deployment of additional federal police officers to reduce refugee numbers.
- Eichwede has questioned whether the federal police are prepared to enforce the proposed mass rejections of asylum seekers, emphasizing the necessity of coordination with European partners as per the coalition agreement.
- In the Bundestag and as highlighted by Germany Radio, Eichwede remains doubtful about any changes in the approach towards asylum seekers, suggesting potential legal action should the situation change.
