Criticizing Faeser's Handling of Border Controls Extension: Stübgen's Perspective
Interior Minister Michael Stübgen (CDU) of Brandenburg has lambasted Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) for her approach to extending border controls. In a fiery speech at the triennial conference for federal and state interior ministers in Berlin, Stübgen accused Faeser of not taking a decisive enough stance on the issue and called for a more robust solution to combat ongoing illegal migration concerns.
While Faeser has extended border controls until December 15, 2025, Stübgen argued that a more extended period is necessary. He also insisted that any extension would need to comply with Article 25 of the Schengen Borders Code, a decision that Faeser would ultimately need to approve.
Aggressive Approach Needed to Combat Illegal Migration
However, Stübgen remains skeptical of Faeser's approach to border controls, believing that a more assertive stance is needed to discourage further illegal migration. He called for stricter measures to deter unauthorized border crossings and smuggling activities.
Faeser's Border Control Measures: An Overview
So far, Faeser has ordered border controls at Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland following the detection of over 3,300 unauthorized border crossings towards Poland since October 16 and 1,100 cases of unauthorized entries prevented. These controls have reportedly led to a decrease in unauthorized entries and smuggling activities.
Despite the success of these measures, Stübgen believes that FAeser needs to be more aggressive and take a more hardline stance on border control extensions.
Background: Border Control Extensions and Refugee Policies
The triennial conference for federal and state interior ministers is currently underway in Berlin, with border control and refugee policies among the key discussion points. Faeser, along with Stübgen and other officials, is examining the effectiveness of current measures to manage the influx of refugees and maintain security at Germany's borders.
Enrichment Insights
- While both Faeser and Stübgen share the goal of deporting individuals convicted of serious crimes, they differ in their stances on engaging the Taliban and the security of certain regions for refugee returns.
- Stübgen's CDU-aligned stance is more conservative than Faeser's, which is generally more cautious.
Faeser has also emphasized her commitment to adhering to international law and human rights standards while pursuing deportations. The rising anti-immigrant rhetoric and related violent incidents have influenced the policies advocated by both ministers.
