In 2023, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern saw an increase in asylum court cases, with 1,590 major proceedings, a jump of 366 cases compared to the previous year. The administrative courts in Greifswald and Schwerin heard these cases, where individuals who disagreed with decisions made by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees could contest them.
Emergency applications also rose, reaching 484 cases in 2023 compared to 417 in 2022. The court evaluated the Federal Office's decisions, potentially granting asylum if grounds were present or dismissing the lawsuit if the rejection was upheld.
Justice Minister Jacqueline Bernhardt recognized the need for swift clarity for asylum seekers and announced five additional staff positions for administrative courts to address this concern.
Despite the increase in major proceedings and emergency applications, calls for more judicial personnel to expedite processes persisted.
Several factors have contributed to this trend, including migration policy debates, security concerns, anti-immigrant sentiment, and administrative court backlogs.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's local justice system is likely implementing strategies such as efficient case management, increased staffing and resources, legal aid, collaboration with other agencies, and training for judges to handle asylum-related cases effectively.
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