"They'll Go Along With It," Söder's Confidence in Neighbors in Asylum Debate Soars
Neighborhood consensus supports Söder's stance on asylum issue
In a bold move, Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder expresses faith that Germany's neighboring countries will ultimately accept the new border control measures and rejections of asylum seekers, as per Interior Minister Dobrindt's order. "I'm certain that our European neighbors will relent in the end," Söder declared to "Bild am Sonntag." He further stated that they'll hasten discussions with their counterparts to nail down the details as soon as feasible.
Söder also announced a series of additional measures to combat illegal immigration. "This is just the beginning, but it's a strong start. Altering citizenship laws, halting flights from Afghanistan, and intensifying deportations by expanding safe countries of origin are on the table," Söder explained. These initiatives should discourage people from seeking asylum in Germany while encouraging those already here to depart.
Police: 365 Unlawful Entries in Two Days
According to "Bild am Sonntag," citing initial reports, 19 asylum seekers were turned away despite applications on Thursday and Friday following Dobrindt's decision for border controls. The Federal Police logged 365 unlawful entries on both days. The total number of migrants sent back stood at 286, with the majority being denied entrance due to lacking visas or papers, phony documents, or entry bans. Additionally, 14 human traffickers were apprehended, 48 arrest warrants were executed, and 9 individuals suspected of having extremist or Islamist leanings were intercepted upon entry.
Since mid-week, the Federal Police has implemented Dobrindt's directive toturn away asylum and protection seekers at border controls, except for pregnant women, the sick, and unaccompanied minors, as conveyed by the Police Union's (GdP) head, Andreas Roßkopf, to the "Bild" newspaper. Roßkopf also pointed out that the directive from the Federal Interior Minister is mandatory for border officers. The legal responsibility for these measures falls under the "Federal Ministry of the Interior."
Söder's Perspective Shrouded in Mystery
As of now, the neighboring countries' responses to Germany's action have primarily taken a critical stance. The situation does not specify Söder's expectations, but other countries like Luxembourg have voiced their opposition. The government in Luxembourg has criticized Germany's actions, raising concerns over whether these measures comply with EU law[4]. Other neighboring countries have also raised alarms about the tightened border controls, with commuters facing prolonged delays due to increased checks, causing tensions concerning the legality and coordination of these controls within the Schengen Area[4].
Although Söder might have held certain expectations or views regarding this ongoing situation, further details remain elusive within the available information.
- Markus Söder
- Germany
- Europe
- Asylum policy
- Asylum seekers
- Federal Police
- Alexander Dobrindt
- Afghanistan
- Deportation
- Luxembourg
- Schengen Area
- Markus Söder expressed confidence that European neighbors, including Luxembourg, will eventually agree with Germany's new border control measures and asylum rejections, as instructed by Alexander Dobrindt.
- Söder introduced a wave of measures to combat illegal immigration, including altering citizenship laws, halting flights from Afghanistan, intensifying deportations, and expanding safe countries of origin.
- The Federal Police, implementing Dobrindt's directive, denied entry to 19 asylum seekers and recorded 365 unlawful entries over two days, with the majority being denied due to visa issues, false documents, or entry bans.
- Despite criticism from neighboring countries, including Luxembourg, over whether these measures comply with EU law within the Schengen Area, the details of Markus Söder's expectations concerning this situation remain elusive.
