Dobrindt's Borders Rejections: Majority in Favor, Yet Debate Remains
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The controversial decisions made by Federal Minister of the Interior Dobrindt regarding the rejection of asylum seekers at Germany's borders has stirred up a heated debate. But a new survey from RTL/ntv-Trendbarometer reveals a clear majority support for Dobrindt's approach.
63% of those surveyed find the Federal Police's practices, ordered by Dobrindt, appropriate. Meanwhile, 32% disapprove of these rejections. Critics, including opposition parties Greens and Left, accuse Dobrindt of breaking the law and causing unrest among federal police. The Administrative Court of Berlin even ruled that the rejection of three Somalis was unlawful at the beginning of last week.
Despite this, Dobrindt remains undeterred, citing the declining asylum numbers as his justification. Over the span of May 8 – June 4, the Federal Police reportedly rejected 3,279 asylum seekers at the land borders, despite their explicit requests for asylum. This strategy has found favor among Union and AfD supporters, with an overwhelming 80% and 92% approval rating, respectively.
However, SPD supporters are divided, with 45% finding the rejections acceptable, while 46% disapprove. Among Green supporters, the disagreement is more pronounced, with only 25% supporting the rejections, while 72% voice their disapproval. On the Left side, 82% find the rejections unacceptable, compared to 18% who are in favor.
Dobrindt's job performance garners mixed reactions. 37% of respondents are satisfied with his performance, while 43% are not. Remarkably, a sizable gap exists between Union supporters and the various opposing parties. While 56% of Union supporters approve of Dobrindt, a clear majority of SPD, Green, Left, and AfD supporters remain unimpressed.
Suspending Asylum Law Unpopular
As the heated debate over immigration policy continues, calls to change the existing asylum law have become increasingly frequent. Union politicians argue that the current system allows too many people to enter Germany, with only a small percentage recognized as asylum-eligible. Instead, temporary protection is frequently granted to people in need.
Despite this, a majority of 54% of surveyed respondents support the maintenance of the current asylum law. Opponents of the status quo represent 34%, calling for a restriction of the law, while 9% advocate for its complete abolition. Over half of AfD supporters, 40% of Union supporters, and even 30% of SPD supporters support the restriction of the asylum law. Conversely, a majority of 83% and 90%, among Greens and Left supporters, respectively, want the current regulation to remain unchanged.
Data for the RTL/ntv-Trendbarometer on Alexander Dobrindt and the border rejections was collected by Forsa [1] on behalf of RTL Germany between June 5th and 6th. The sample size was 1009 respondents, with a statistical error tolerance of plus/minus 3 percentage points. For more information about Forsa, visit [2] forsa.de [3]. RTL polls can be found [4] here [5]. Source: ntv.de, shu/dpa
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[1] Alexander Dobrindt and the asylum seekers debate highlights a divisive opinion among the German public. The intricate issue of migration and asylum laws continues to spur debate across the country, encompassing concerns from border security to human rights.
The multi-faceted nature of the topic means that opinions are heavily influenced by a multitude of factors, including political affiliations, personal beliefs, and emotional responses. Despite significant public debate, the nuances involved in migration and asylum policies ensure that there will likely never be a uniform consensus on how to address these issues.
- The community and general news continue to follow the contentious debates surrounding Alexander Dobrindt's border rejections of asylum seekers, with politics playing a significant role in shaping public opinion.
- In the ongoing discussion about asylum laws in Germany, the RTL/ntv-Trendbarometer survey reveals a divided public opinion on the proposed changes, with a majority supporting the maintenance of the current asylum law while a significant minority advocates for modifications or abolition.
