Let's Hear It from the Big Guns: German Unions and Associations Call for a Compassionate Migration Policy Under the New Administration
Approximately 300 organizations petition for a fresh administration to establish a responsible immigration policy - Over 300 organizations call upon the incoming administration to establish a considerate immigration policy.
Alright, here's the lowdown. Some heavy hitters in Germany, including the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), the Paritätischer Gesamtverband, and a slew of other social associations, church aid organizations, and migrant associations at all levels, have spoken up ahead of the new government's swearing-in this Tuesday. What do they have to say?
These peeps ain't buying into the hype that refugees and immigrants are tearing our society apart. Instead, they're calling out the government for failing to tackle the root causes of society's ills, like economic and political instability, and placing the blame on the newcomers. But guess what? Refugees are actually a damn good thing - they're enriching the darn society, making contributions in various fields, and overall making life better for everyone.
They ain't too pleased about the heated rhetoric during the campaign that was all about trashing refugees and immigrants. That crap didn't just disappear with the election, it found its way into the coalition agreement between the Union and the SPD. And guess who it helps in the end? The enemies of a liberal democracy, that's who. Enemies like isolationists and white supremacists who thrive on fear and division. These peeps are done with it. They want it to stop, pronto.
So what's their game plan? They want a migration policy that respects the rights of individuals, especially the right to asylum. Rejections at the border, deportations to crisis countries, and shifting the burden of proof to refugees are a no-go. Instead, they're pushing for investments in structures to support integration and reception, with no financial conditions attached. They're talking about upgrading civil society advisory and support structures, integration and language courses, and removing barriers to qualification and employment for refugees.
But it ain't all on the government. The responsibility for refugee protection shouldn't be offloaded to third countries. Instead, they're advocating for safe access routes to Germany through resettlement and reception programs, not shutting them down.
In short, they're calling on the federal government to step up and embrace a society that values immigration as an opportunity. A society where immigrants and refugees are treated as equals, where openness and diversity are strengths, not weaknesses. They're looking for a government that doesn't lose sight of the humanitarian and human rights compass that underpins our coexistence.
Now, I don't got all the inside scoop on the new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, but I've heard they're planning stricter migration policies, including enhanced border controls and measures against asylum seekers without legal grounds for residence. If those policies are perceived as undermining worker rights or increasing inequality, then you can bet your boots these peeps are gonna be all up in arms. So stay tuned, dudes. This is just the beginning.
- In anticipation of the new government, German unions and associations such as the DGB, Paritätischer Gesamtverband, and numerous migrant associations have expressed their support for a compassionate migration policy under the new administration.
- These advocacy groups strongly oppose the notion that refugees and immigrants are the cause of societal issues and argue that the real issues stem from economic and political instability.
- They believe refugees are indispensable to society, enriching it through their contributions across various fields and improving the lives of everyone.
- To effectively address migration, these organizations call for a structural integration policy that supports the reception and integration of refugees, without placing financial burdens on them.
- The advocacy involves increasing investments in integration structures, expanding civil society advisory and support structures, and removing barriers to qualification and employment for refugees, aiming to create a society that values immigration as an opportunity and treats immigrants as equals.
