Eklat in the Bundestag: Union enforces harder migration policy with AfD!

Eklat in the Bundestag: Union enforces harder migration policy with AfD!

A week after the knife attack in Aschaffenburg, the Union in the Bundestag with votes from the AfD enforced a decision for a harder migration course. This coordination led to a scandal in the German parliament, which was characterized by loud interruptions and allegations. The Union faction leader Friedrich Merz had already announced that the Union would bring in applications regardless of the approval of other parties, which further heated up the political situation. This shows that the migration debate in Germany is not only a central election campaign topic, but also increasingly reinforced the political tensions.

International media reported on the explosive situation. The BBC emphasized the relevance of the "fire wall" against right -wing extremist cooperation in German political culture. Politico commented on the taboo -breaking step of Merz as a potential next chancellor who used the support of right -wing extremists for powers for a harder migration policy. In a historical snapshot, Le Monde found that a CDU's legislative proposal to tighten the immigration laws with the help of the AfD votes has found a narrow majority. This incident could show the political break lines in Germany and endanger the relationship between the middle and right -wing extremist.

political reactions and plans

Friedrich Merz emphasized in the debate that the Union would not work with the AfD - neither in the government nor in negotiations in the Bundestag. Nevertheless, according to reports, it could also be necessary to use the FDP votes and the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance (BSW) to reach a majority. FDP boss Christian Lindner made it clear that a new migration policy was a prerequisite for the government participation of his party. This indicates that a tightening of the migration policy is requested by other political actors in Germany, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz also warning of collaboration with the AfD and addressing the "crumbling of the fire wall".

In addition to the political tensions, critical voices expressed concern about the consequences of Merz 'announced measures that should include a "factual ban on entry" for people without valid papers. The police union (GdP) pointed out that such plans can only be implemented, taking into account an extended staff, while the chairman of the Federation of German Criminal Civil Service (BDK) denounced the inadequate cooperation between the responsible authorities. At the same time, Pro asylum warned of the possible abolition of asylum law by these measures.

outlook on the Bundestag election 2025

The upcoming Bundestag election in 2025 is strongly influenced by the migration debate. An ARD Germany trend shows that migration plays a major role in addition to the economy. The political landscape is polarized and the various parties position themselves between foreclosure and openness. While the SPD emphasizes the control of escape migration, the Union strives to stop illegal migration. Their plans include an immediate factual absorption stop and rejections at the limits.

The Greens, on the other hand, pursue a humanitarian approach and demand a fair distribution of those seeking protection. The FDP plans to create a uniform immigration code, while the AfD calls for a drastic tightening of migration policy. This clearly shows how the various political currents react to the current challenges.

In particular, the dramatic incidents such as the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg and the consequences of the fall of Bashar al-Assad enrich the debate about immigration and asylum. The coming months should be decisive for the future migration policy of Germany and the positioning of the parties before the election.