Söder Kicks Off "Asylum Shift" in Germany: Borders Tightened and Rules Enforced
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Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder has declared the commencement of an "asylum shift" in Germany, following the implementation of stricter border controls as of yesterday. He asserted that the once-prevailing state of asylum policies prior to 2015 has been reinstated. "Law is back on top. Promises are being fulfilled," stated Söder in a viral video.
The Minister-President's statement comes as the new German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, announced that border controls will be stepped up, allowing asylum seekers to be denied entry if they have already applied for asylum in other EU states. However, this rule should not apply to vulnerable groups, like pregnant women, children, and others in need of protection. Confirming the enforcement of these measures, a Federal Police spokesperson relayed that controls in Bavaria have been conducted accordingly.
The Gist:
- The new government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is implementing changes to Germany's asylum policies, emphasizing strict border control and digitalizing immigration processes.
- The aim is to limit illegal migration and reduce irregular migration, as stated by the national government.
- In 2024, only about 12.5% of asylum applicants in Germany received refugee status, with the majority of applications being either rejected or considered closed.
- The CSU, under the leadership of Markus Söder, has traditionally adopted a conservative stance on immigration and border control, although specific actions related to Bavarian asylum policy or border control measures are yet to be detailed.
- Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria, has announced a shift in Germany's asylum policies, focusing on stricter border controls, mirroring the policies prior to 2015.
- In line with these changes, the German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, has proposed strengthening border controls, preventing asylum seekers who have applied in other EU countries from entering.
- However, this rule is intended to exclude vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women, children, and those in need of protection.
- Under the new policies, the German government aims to limit illegal migration and reduce irregular migration, with the backing of the conservative CSU, traditionally known for its conservative stance on immigration and border control.
