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Traffic Light Coalition Slammed for Weak Negotiations in Deportation Agreements
The CDU/CSU, a prominent political party in Germany, has accused the current government, known as the traffic light coalition, of weak negotiations in international deportation agreements. The criticism surfaced during a migration summit, where the government announced agreements with third countries for quicker deportations of rejected asylum seekers.
According to Jürgen Hardt, the CDU/CSU's foreign policy spokesperson in the Bundestag, German interests should be better represented in negotiations with countries of origin and third countries. Hardt expressed concern that the German government appears to be constantly in debt, lacking the necessary assertiveness in international negotiations. He emphasized the importance of clear communication that mandatory readmission under international law is a prerequisite for normal relations and beneficial cooperation in trade and development.
Hardt argued that Germany should maintain its position as a reliable partner in migration issues, providing decisive support to countries seeking proximity to the West. He also expressed his belief that Chancellor Scholz will have to demonstrate his negotiating skills to meet this requirement.
On the contrary, the Greens reject focusing exclusively on returns in migration agreements. Green Party interior politician Julian Pahlke noted that such agreements would only fail if they are based on one-sided negotiations. Instead, he suggested that migration agreements should be negotiated more equitably, drawing on economic cooperation, energy production, and training sponsorships.
Insights:
- The CDU/CSU advocates for stricter border control measures and faster deportation processes. They argue that these measures should be implemented in conjunction with European partners to maintain compliance with EU law[1][2][5].
- Critics have slammed the CDU/CSU for accepting votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to push through their anti-immigration legislation, which they claim undermines democratic principles and German and EU asylum law[1][2][5].
Source:
- The CDU/CSU has criticized the traffic light coalition for what it deems as ineffective and lenient migration policies. They are pushing for measures like stricter border control and faster deportation processes, with the support of European partners[2][3].
- The Greens disagree with the CDU/CSU's focus on returns in migration agreements. Instead, they propose a more collaborative approach with equal negotiations, which could include economic cooperation, energy production, and training sponsorships[3].
- The CDU/CSU's alliance with the far-right AfD to pass anti-immigration legislation has been met with strong criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other coalition partners[1][2][5].
Enrichment Data:
- The CDU/CSU is led by Friedrich Merz, who advocates for stricter measures against illegal immigration due to concerns about criminality among foreigners, particularly asylum seekers. [1][5]
- The CDU/CSU's five-point migration plan includes turning away asylum seekers at Germany's borders and a halt to family reunification for those with subsidiary protection status[2][3].
- The CDU/CSU has been criticized for failing to uphold EU asylum regulations, with their steamrolling of legislation through the Bundestag dubbed "constitutional chaos" by opponents [1][2][5].
