"They'll Get Over It," Says Söder on Neighboring Nations' Acceptance of Tough Asylum Stance
Neighbours' Consensus Predicted by Söder in Asylum Dispute Resolution
Trust me, they'll come around, whispers Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder to German tabloid Bild am Sonntag. He's confident that Germany's European neighbors will eventually embrace the Federal Police's new strategy of border control and rejection of asylum seekers. "I've got a gut feeling that the old man jackals across the border will bite their tongues and accede to our methods," shared Söder.
Söder announced more vigorous measures against illegal immigration, stating that the current measures are just the beginning. "Think of it as a boot to the rear, making the needy bugger scram," he adds humorously. Changes in citizenship law, a halt to flights from Afghanistan, and heightened deportations are on the table for Söder to keep the unwanted from knocking on Germany's door.
Cops' Log: 365 Migratory Infiltrations in Two Days
According to Bild am Sonntag's report, the Federal Police recorded 365 illegitimate crossings in two days last week. Among these, 286 migrants were sent packing due to lack of documentation, fraudulent documents, or entry bans. Furthermore, smugglers were rounded up, and 9 extremists or Islamists attempting to slither in ceased their plans.
On the Political Front: First Rejections in Asylum Seekers' Parade
In the wake of Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt's orders, the Federal Police has been rigidly enforcing rejections for asylum seekers at the border since mid-week. "Sure, our boys won't open the gates for every asylum and asylum-protection seeker, except for a couple of exceptions like pregnant heifers, sick cattle, or calves without their mamas," declares the head honcho of the Police Union (GdP), Andreas Roßkopf. Dobrindt's orders are "as ironclad as a bear trap" for border officers, with the Federal Ministry of the Interior shouldering the legal responsibility for these measures.
As neighboring countries react with mixed emotions, Söder's assurance may or may not resonate with his counterparts. Austria has cautiously supported the hardline approach, while Luxembourg has lashed out in opposition to these measures, labeling them ineffective and harmful to cross-border commute and daily life.
This aggressive border control policy forms part of broader initiatives by the German government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to tackle migration-related issues.
- Community policy: Söder's assurance to Germany's neighbors, at odds with measures like border control and rejection of asylum seekers, might face resistance in some communities, as shown by Luxembourg's harsh critique.
- Employment policy: Söder's proposal for changes in citizenship law, a halt to flights from Afghanistan, and heightened deportations aim to keep the unwanted at bay, showing a strict employment policy towards immigrants.
- Politics: The rigorous enforcement of asylum rejections at Germany's borders, as directed by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, reflects a politically contentious standpoint, with Austria tentatively supporting the hardline approach while countries like Luxembourg voice opposition.
- General-news: According to reports, the Federal Police recorded 365 illegitimate crossings in two days last week, with 286 migrants being sent back due to various reasons, smugglers being rounded up, and 9 extremists or Islamists thwarted from entering. These numbers highlight the ongoing impact of migration-related issues on general news.
