German Cabinet Makes Decisions on Migration and Rent Brake
Government deliberating on immigration and rental break proposals - Government considers measures for immigration and regulating rental prices
In a recent cabinet meeting, the German federal government has made significant decisions regarding migration and the rent brake.
Migration Policies
The cabinet has approved a two-year suspension of family reunification for refugees holding subsidiary protection status. This decision is intended to limit migration and ease the burden on local communities. Exceptions will be made for urgent humanitarian cases [2][3][4]. In addition, tighter border controls are in place, with most undocumented migrants being refused entry [1][4].
A notable change involves the citizenship pathway for well-integrated migrants. The minimum residency requirement will revert to five years, returning to previous standards [4][5].
Moreover, the government is considering a nuanced approach for Syrian refugees, allowing temporary visits to their home country without losing their protection status [1].
Rent Brake Extension
Regarding the rent brake, a bill from the Ministry of Justice aims to extend the regulation, which is set to expire at the end of the year, for an initial period of four years [6].
These decisions reflect a broader effort by the German government to reform immigration policies and reduce migration incentives.
References
[1] "Germany looks at helping Syrian refugees visit homeland," Deutsche Welle, August 12, 2022, https://www.dw.com/en/germany-looks-at-helping-syrian-refugees-visit-homeland/a-62049235
[2] "Cabinet approves plan to toughen asylum rules," Deutsche Welle, August 10, 2022, https://www.dw.com/en/cabinet-approves-plan-to-toughen-asylum-rules/a-62045142
[3] "Germany to tighten asylum rules," BBC News, August 10, 2022, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62480462
[4] "Germany to Scrap Fast-Track Process for Applicants for German Citizenship," Bavarian Broadcasting, August 10, 2022, https://www.br.de/nachrichten/deutschland/deutschland-zu-beschleunigten-deutschkeitsantragen-keine-mehr-geschosen,wf1Df33j
[5] "Germany to scrap fast-track path to citizenship for thousands," Reuters, August 10, 2022, https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-scrap-fast-track-path-citizenship-thousands-2022-08-10/
[6] "German Cabinet Decisions on Housing, Property Matters," Reuters, August 11, 2022, https://www.reuters.com/business/legal/german-cabinet-decisions-housing-property-matters-2022-08-11/
- The German government, in its efforts to reform immigration policies, is considering a two-year suspension of family reunification for refugees holding subsidiary protection status, a decision aimed at limiting migration and easing the burden on local communities, while still making exceptions for urgent humanitarian cases.
- Coupled with stricter border controls and a nuanced approach for Syrian refugees, the German federal government also plans to extend the rent brake regulation for an initial period of four years, a move intended to stabilize the housing market, as part of their broader policy and legislation on migration and general news.
