Kubicki praises Scholz's initiative to chat with Merz on migration policy, indicating that the FDP isn't tied down by coalition discretion regarding tightening asylum policies. He shared this view with AFP, suggesting that the FDP could engage in discussions on immigration and integration policies with the Union.
Kubicki boasts that the FDP has several thoughtful proposals that the Union may adopt. He encourages a collective dialogue among parties, hoping to secure a democratic majority in the Bundestag, which could pave the way for effective changes in asylum and migration policies.
According to the coalition agreement, coalition partners promise to cast their votes together in Bundestag elections, maintaining 'coalition discipline'. Christoph Meyer, the FDP's deputy chair, agrees with Kubicki on the need for collaboration with the Union. Meyer lamented limited progress in tightening asylum policies and revitalizing European migration policies with the SPD and Greens.
Meyer believes that securing a broad majority in the Bundestag and Bundesrat is essential to implement changes swiftly without obstruction. The FDP has consistently advocated for a stricter asylum policy and opposed illegal migration within the coalition.
On Tuesday, Scholz held talks with Merz, who proposed strengthening migration policies. Merz intends to propose legislative changes at the September 9 parliamentary session inauguration, relying on a joint approach with willing coalition factions. The FDP, under Meyer's leadership, sees potential for collaboration with the Union on migration and integration policies.
The FDP might struggle to make significant progress with the SPD and Greens. Meyer encourages a multi-party dialogue and aiming for a democratic majority in the Bundestag and Bundesrat, as suggested by Kubicki.
Insights:
- The FDP supports a trial run of denying entry at Germany's external borders.
- The FDP's stance on immigration policies is more moderate than the CDU or AfD, potentially limiting their support for stringent policies.
- A coalition between the FDP and CDU or AfD may be influenced by the CDU's push for measures like permanent border controls, which may conflict with the FDP's more moderate stance.
