Merz Urges Independence in Refugee Policy, Sparks Controversy
Criticizing the federal chancellor's leadership, Merz, from the CDU/CSU party, advocates for a split from Green and FDP allies in refugee policy matters. This stance comes after a tumultuous situation in Solingen, leading Merz to call for decisive action.
Merz has expressed confidence that the German Bundestag possesses the necessary votes for alterations in asylum regulations. He accused Chancellor Scholz of losing grip on his role, pushing for a shift from identifying issues to addressing them directly. Merz proposed modifications in residence legislation or the Federal Police Act, which, in his opinion, the Union and SPD could enact individually. However, he acknowledged the CDU/CSU share some responsibility in handling uncontrolled migration within Germany.
Merz has indicated a collaborative approach with coalition members willing to cooperate to tackle the issue. During a meeting with Scholz at the Chancellery, Merz proposed designating representatives from both sides to draft far-reaching legislative changes. He concluded, "Enough is enough; we must make decisions now."
European Union and its Member States, including Germany, must address outward migration effectively. Merz proposed collaboration with coalition members in the EU to draft comprehensive legislative changes for overall migration management.
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Background Information:
- Merz's five-point plan includes permanent border controls, swift deportations of individuals without valid documentation, and turning asylum seekers back at the border. Critics argue that these measures conflict with EU asylum regulations and German Basic Law.
- The FDP has proposed the 'Middle Migration Pact' to integrate provisions from the failed Immigration Limitation Act into the legislation aimed at reforming the Common European Asylum System.
- A fatal knife attack in Aschaffenburg has heightened public debate on migration policies. Recent Forsa polls indicate a decline in CDU support, with both the SPD and AfD gaining traction, making migration policy a significant election issue.
- Merz suggested collaborating with coalition members in the EU to draft comprehensive legislative changes in migration management. His tentative arrangement with the AfD has sparked controversy among Scholz and other political parties.
