"Futile Efforts" Migration Expert Expresses Disappointment Over Return Policy Struggles
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Insights: There are ongoing discussions within the European Commission about changing the laws governing the return of migrants to third countries, focusing on both legal and operational aspects to increase feasibility and efficiency. These changes may affect the current return policy in Germany.
Migration expert Gerald Knaus criticizes the return policy, suggesting that the federal government's efforts will likely be met with legal defeat. "Every case that goes to court will lose. The question is just how long the government wants to continue this," Knaus stated during the "5-Minute Talk" podcast.
Knaus' remarks came after the Berlin Administrative Court declared the return of three Somalis by the federal police as illegal. In response, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced his intention to press forward with the controversial policy. Knaus questioned the government's decision: "At some point, the SPD - they have the justice minister - must also ask the question of how one can send the federal police to do something that is obviously illegal."
Politics Dobrindt Plan "Close to Its End" Defeat in Court "Erodes Interior Minister's Credibility"Knaus further stated, "I don't know anyone in practice who believes this will work. So why doesn't the government rely on concepts that have already reduced the numbers, which they presented as good in the election campaign and where they have the other countries as partners?" Instead, Knaus advocates for third-country asylum procedures, modeled on the EU-Turkey deal.
The EU Commission recently presented suggestions for such procedures. "Now SPD, CDU, and CSU in the European Parliament must ensure that it passes as quickly as possible. Most in the EU want this," said Knaus. "Then one could already start parallel negotiations and offers. As soon as possible."
Sources: ntv.de, toh
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Additional Information:There are current discussions within the European Commission about making the return of migrants more feasible and efficient. The Commission proposes establishing ‘return hubs’ through bilateral agreements with third countries, introducing a ‘European Return Order’ for mutual recognition of return decisions, extending the grounds and duration for detention and entry bans, and changing the safe third country concept, among other reforms. These measures raise questions regarding human rights safeguards and access to justice.
- The European Commission's proposed changes in return policy, focusing on legal and operational aspects, could significantly impact the current migration return policy in Germany.
- Gerald Knaus, a migration expert, expressed concern that the federal government's return policy is likely to face legal defeat, raising questions about the SPD-CDU-CSU coalition's commitment to policies that have been proven effective in reducing migrant numbers.
