Protecting boundaries against unlawful immigration is justifiable. - Restricting unlawful immigration is legally permissible, according to Woidke
Germany's Minister President Dietmar Woidke (SPD) is urging for a solid legal foundation to regulate the restraint of unlawful immigration at the border. "I anticipate the Federal Minister of the Interior to curb irregular migration as much as possible," Woidke stated prior to a meeting of the ministers-presidents in Berlin. "This was also the intention of the previous federal government. The fact that he must do this in a lawful manner is self-evident."
Recently, the Administrative Court in Berlin decided in an urgent ruling that the rejection of three Somalians at a border check at Frankfurt (Oder) station was unlawful. Asylum seekers cannot be denied entry without first clarifying which EU country is responsible for processing their asylum application. Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) still advocates for the practice of turning away asylum seekers.
Woidke remains skeptical about this stance: "I am somewhat cautious concerning the legal disputes," he responded when asked about his opinion on the matter. This is an initial formal legal decision made by the court.
Independent State Interior Minister René Wilke also calls for immediate legal clarification. Wilke is concerned about the Dublin Center in Eisenhüttenstadt, established in March primarily as a repatriation center for asylum seekers. If asylum seeker rejections in Dublin cases are still permissible, the center would become obsolete from his perspective. According to the Dublin Regulation, only a single EU member state is responsible for the examination and processing of asylum procedures, a criterion for which is the first country of entry.
The Latest in Border Restrictions
In the current climate, Germany has reintroduced temporary border checks at its borders with neighboring countries like Austria, Poland, and Czechia.[1][5] The goal is to manage irregular migration as part of broader European initiatives that enable the temporary reinstatement of border control under the Schengen Borders Code.[2][5]
The Interior Ministry, under Minister Alexander Dobrindt, has implemented a stricter border policy, including the return of asylum seekers. The intention is to decrease irregular migration and better manage migration flows.[3]
What's Next
While Germany has tightened restrictions on unlawful immigration, specific details regarding Minister President Dietmar Woidke's stance or a relevant ruling from the Berlin Administrative Court are yet to surface.[4] More information about such stances may be found in official statements or press releases from the relevant government offices.
[1] The Local[2] Deutsche Welle[3] BBC[4] Reuters[5] Europol
In light of the Berlin Administrative Court's ruling against the rejection of asylum seekers without proper clarification of EU responsibility, Minister President Dietmar Woidke proposes a comprehensive legal framework to regulate the immigration policy, navigating the complexities of policy-and-legislation and politics in general-news. Recognizing the potential legal disputes, Woidke advocates for this lawful approach to address the broader issues of migration and border controls in alignment with the Schengen Borders Code. Independent State Interior Minister René Wilke shares this need for immediate legal clarification, especially considering the Berlin Administrative Court's decision and its impact on the Dublin Center in Eisenhüttenstadt.
