Merkel warns of AfD and emphasizes values ​​in migration policy

Merkel warns of AfD and emphasizes values ​​in migration policy

In Schwerin, the former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) introduced herself to the public and answered numerous questions about migration policy during her term. At this meeting, the topic of migration took a clear focus. Merkel expressed her sharp criticism of the alternative for Germany (AfD) and warned of its growing influence on society. At the same time, she showed herself with respect for the former SPD chairman Saskia Esken, with whom she emphasized that she was a good relationship. Her statement that rumors about an invitation to Esken for the guest speech at the upcoming SPD party conference were not unfounded. Welt reports on the meeting and the background.

Merkel also pointed out that Poland could be a serious threat to the European Union and the functionality of the Schengen area. She emphasized the need to consider temporary border controls well in order not to endanger the freedom of movement in Europe. This warning comes at a time when she rejects the accusation that the AfD had played her own migration policy.

Merkel's clear attitude towards asylum policy

As part of a further discussion about asylum issues, Merkel distanced himself from the practice of the Interior Ministry of rejecting asylum seekers to the borders. It made it clear that everyone who sought asylum in Germany must also receive a corresponding procedure. She made these statements during a meeting with former refugees organized by the WDR. In contrast, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, led by Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), adheres to the current practice and consider the rejection of asylum seekers as an individual case.

Merkel emphasized the importance of not being guided by the AfD in migration policy and standing for your own values. This view is supported by Chancellor Department Thorsten Frei (CDU), who also defended Merkel's famous sentence "We can do it" from the 2015 refugee crisis.

criticism and legal challenges

The controversy about migration policy is not new, and there are also legal challenges. The Berlin Administrative Court ruled that the rejection of three Somaliern from Poland was classified as illegal. Andreas Korbmacher, President of the Federal Administrative Court, also expressed concerns about the long -term maintenance of the current line of the Interior Ministry.

Pro Asylic plans legal steps against the suspension of the family reunification for people with subsidiary protection status decided on Friday. This affects numerous civil war refugees, especially from Syria who have received this status since 2015. Tagesschau reports on these developments and the critical opinions.

It remains to be noted that Merkel also questioned Friedrich Merz's course in asylum policy. His views are considered problematic by her because she considers the dialogue to be essential. The debates about these topics will certainly also shape the political landscape in Germany in the future, such as the reported.