Wiese: SPD Remains United on Dobrindt's Immigration Policy Shift
SPD endorses Dobrindt's shift in refugee policy. - SPD Firmly Supports Dobrindt's Asylum Reform Proposal
Even the left wing of the party backs Dobrindt's immigration policy shift. "We in the SPD always act as one," said Wiese, who led the working group on interior and migration for the SPD during the coalition negotiations. "We've got a solid foundation in the coalition agreement for this," he added. The planned strengthening of border controls by federal police and reserve forces "are efforts we ultimately agreed upon."
The interior minister, Dobrindt, announced stricter border controls and increased rejections, including of asylum seekers, at Germany's external borders. This move faced criticism, among others, from the Greens and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The interior policy spokesman of the CDU/CSU-Bundestag fraction, Alexander Throm, defended the immigration policy. "Toughened border controls are a vital first step in the immigration shift," said the CDU politician in the ARD-"Morgenmagazin". The controls will be gradually increased, and no neighboring country will be overwhelmed. The coordination talks with neighboring countries are "ongoing," said Throm.
The SPD's Stand
- While parts of the SPD have expressed concerns about the proposed measures, the party as a whole remains united in supporting them. Some members have raised questions about the legality of blanket rejections at the border.
- However, negotiations have focused on finding a balance between stricter controls and adherence to legal norms, with a priority on coordination with European partners.
Critics and Concerns
- The Greens, among others, have criticized the stricter measures proposed by Dobrindt, labeling them as inhumane and potentially unimplementable.
- Poland, as a neighboring country, might have concerns about the impact of stricter border controls on regional migration dynamics, and there could be diplomatic discussions or criticism depending on how the policy affects cross-border migration.
The CDU/CSU-Bundestag Fraction
- The CDU/CSU fraction supports the measures proposed by Dobrindt, as they align with their election promises to tighten border controls. The policy is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's efforts to limit irregular immigration and address the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Switzerland
- Switzerland, a non-EU country bordering several EU nations, might have an interest in the broader implications of Germany's immigration policy on regional migration trends. There might be discussions between Switzerland and EU countries about these policies, especially if they affect cross-border migration flows.
In conclusion, immigration policy remains a contentious issue within Germany, with divisions between parties and criticism from international partners. The balance between stricter controls and adherence to legal norms is key, with negotiations focusing on finding a solution that aligns with coalition agreement obligations.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, as the immigration policy shift is not the only topic on the table.
- Alexander Throm, the interior policy spokesman of the CDU/CSU-Bundestag fraction, is not solely concerned with immigration policy. He has also pointed out that toughened border controls are a vital first step in the immigration shift and a reinforcement of the general policy-and-legislation.
- Although Dobrindt's immigration policy shift faces criticism, other topics such as the protection of workers from ionizing radiation may require Alexander's attention due to his involvement in policy-and-legislation discussions.
- The debates on migration and border control, led by Dobrindt, are not the only areas where Alexander Throm's expertise is needed. As a politician, he is also responsible for addressing various policy issues, including those associated with ionizing radiation and other matters related to policy-and-legislation.
