Throwing a Wrench in EU's Migration Machine: Merz Declares a 'Turmoil' Not a "National Emergency"
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Hey there! Here's the lowdown on the latest migration shenanigans in the EU.
Looks like the CDU and CSU are still at it, pushing for some "comprehensive expulsions" of asylum seekers with Article 72, but with a significant drop in asylum numbers, the federal government has declared that the conditions for this exception clause ain't met.
Last week, Dobrindt announced beefed-up border controls to reduce refugee numbers. This involves beefing up federal police at the border and turning away asylum seekers—except for the usual suspects like kiddos and pregos. predictably, Poland and Switzerland ain't too stoked about it.
Dobrindt had a little meet-and-greet with neighboring states' ambassadors to run these new measures past them, with assurances that they'll keep working together like "it's going out of style."
The coalition between Union and SPD includes plans for expelling asylum seekers—just gotta do it in harmony with the EU neighbors.
Now, you might be wondering, what the heck is this Article 72? Well, it's a nifty little trick that allows for bending EU law when necessary to keep the peace and order at home.
And you can bet your last buck that the old Chancellor Friedrich Merz ain't one to back down from a fight. He's been pushing for a big ol' "declaration of emergency" over migration. But, he's had to settle for a mere "state of turmoil"...for now.
In case you're curious about the EU's broader approach to migration:
- The European Commission's proposed a Return Regulation to establish a standardized system for expulsions, featuring handy "return hubs" and the availability of a "European Return Order." But, watch out—appeal rights are pretty limited, and removal can happen before appeal decisions. Yikes.
- The Migration and Asylum Pact aims to enhance collaboration between member states on asylum services, legal authorities, and security forces, speeding up return procedures and streamlining enforcement.
As for the ol' EU border crossings, they've seen a 31% decrease thanks to stricter rules and increased efforts against smuggling. Some countries are even thinking about processing asylum outside EU borders—controversial, but potentially helps bypass legal protections.
On the neighboring front, Poland's known for its hard-nosed immigration policies, and they ain't afraid to beef up their border controls to keep out migrants. And Switzerland, while not a member of the EU, works hand in glove with EU countries on immigration and asylum stuff.
Stay tuned for more migration madness as these policies unfold!
- Despite the push for comprehensive expulsions of asylum seekers with Article 72, the federal government has declared that the conditions for this exception clause aren't met, in contrast to Friedrich Merz's call for a 'declaration of emergency' over migration, which he settled for a 'state of turmoil'.
- The European Commission has proposed a Return Regulation to establish a standardized system for expulsions, featuring return hubs and the availability of a European Return Order, while Poland, with its hard-nosed immigration policies, is known for beefing up its border controls to keep out migrants, similar to the approach Switzerland takes in its immigration and asylum collaboration with EU countries.
