Feeling the Pulse: Major German Organizations Express Hope for Compassionate Migration Policy Under the New Government
"Three Hundred Organizations Advocate for Moderate Immigration Policies by the Recently Elected Administration" - Nearly 300 organizations appeal for a thoughtful immigration policy to be implemented by the incoming administration.
Here's the skinny: Some big-name associations, such as the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), the Paritätischer Gesamtverband, various church aid organizations, migrant associations, Amnesty International, and other human rights groups, have spoken out about their expectations for a new, understanding migration policy from the incoming government.
According to these organizations, it's plain as day that the rift in society isn't caused by refugees and immigrants, but by a neglected policy that ignores the underlying social, political, and financial issues in our country. Instead of pinning the high burden on migrants, they argue that focus should be placed on resolving the root causes. In reality, these immigrants bring valuable contributions to various fields and contribute to a richer, more diverse society.
The election campaign mood, which often targeted refugees and immigrants, has seeped into the coalition agreement between the Union and the SPD. These organizations argue that demonizing specific groups fosters an atmosphere of fear that harms everyone and undermines social unity. It's high time for this to stop, according to the signatories.
Practically speaking, they're calling for a migration policy that values the rights of individuals, especially the right to asylum. They oppose rejections at the borders, deportations to crisis countries, and an unfair shift of responsibility for refugee protection to third parties. Furthermore, they want investments in structures to support a smooth integration process and not to subject civil society advisory and support structures to funding constraints. Barriers to qualification and employment for refugees need to be minimized.
On a more hopeful note, they're urging the federal government to take responsibility for an inclusive society that sees immigration positively, recognizes migrants and refugees as equals, and values openness and diversity as its strengths.
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While it's unclear how these specific organizations will engage with the new government on this issue, historically, they often focus on matters related to workers' rights, human rights, and refugee protections. Hence, it'd be fascinating to see how these priorities shape their advocacy efforts moving forward.
- The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), Amnesty International, and various migrant associations have expressed their hopes for a compassionate migration policy under the new government.
- These organizations believe that a neglected policy, not refugees and immigrants, is the cause of the rift in society, and argue for addressing the root causes rather than burdening migrants.
- They advocate for a migration policy that values the rights of individuals, especially the right to asylum, and oppose rejections at the borders, deportations, and arbitrary shifting of responsibility for refugee protection to third parties.
- The federal government is urged to take responsibility for an inclusive society that sees immigration positively, recognizes migrants and refugees as equals, and values openness and diversity as its strengths.
