Politician Justifies Migration Policy, Issues Alarm Regarding Potential Threat to Political Stability - Political stability under threat due to immigration concerns: Dobrindt voices concerns
A Tougher Stance on Migration: Dobrindt's Work Program
Alexander Dobrindt, the incoming Interior Minister of Germany and a member of the CSU, has taken a hardline approach to migration policy in light of the growing influx of asylum seekers. Here's a glimpse into his work program:
Revision of Express Citizenship
Dobrindt plans to get rid of expedited naturalization, a process that allows individuals to gain citizenship quickly through special procedures. With this move, the path to German citizenship will be made more arduous.
Hold on Family Reunions for Some
In a bid to curb the number of asylum seekers, Dobrindt wants to put a pause on family reunifications for people granted subsidiary protection status, a form of protection offered to those who don't qualify for full refugee status.
Deportations and Border Controls
Dobrindt envisions a more stringent immigration system, with an emphasis on increased deportations, including resuming deportations to countries like Afghanistan and Syria, despite security concerns in these regions. He also proposes strengthening border controls to reject asylum seekers at the border, except for vulnerable individuals such as pregnant women and children.
Lastly, Dobrindt intends to expand the list of safe countries of origin, which could result in more asylum applications being rejected at the border.
Dobrindt's conservative and restrictive approach to migration policy is a clear departure from previous practices, calling for stricter border controls, deportation practices, and a more difficult path to citizenship.
- The tougher stance on migration policy proposed by Alexander Dobrindt, as indicated in the work program, is not restricted to Germany's EC countries, but could potentially influence other countries' policy-and-legislation on migration as well.
- Amid the ongoing war-and-conflicts in many parts of the world, Dobrindt's plans to resume deportations to countries like Afghanistan and Syria could lead to a contentious politics surrounding migration and refugee protection.
- General-news outlets are expected to closely monitor the developments in Dobrindt's migration policy reforms, particularly the effects of his proposed changes on employment policy, given the potential impact on asylum seekers and their ability to secure employment in EC countries.
