Migration debate sparked: Scholz, Merz and Weidel in the exchange of blows!

Migration debate sparked: Scholz, Merz and Weidel in the exchange of blows!

Potsdam, Deutschland - On February 16, 2025, RTL took place in the run -up to the Migration debate in the run -up to the Bundestag election. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) emphasized the need to limit irregular migration and said: "We stay tuned and have to stay tuned". His statements came at a time when the topic of migration in Germany is hotly debated. In addition to Scholz, Friedrich Merz (CDU), Alice Weidel (AfD) and Robert Habeck (Greens) took part in the round.

Friedrich Merz criticized the small number of deportations and the high number of newly arriving asylum seekers and also expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the federal recording program for endangered people from Afghanistan. This was done against the background of a growing social discomfort towards migrants. Robert Habeck referred to the Taliban as a "terrorist regime" and Alice Weidel spoke of a "loss of control" when entering without permission. The statements of the politicians reflect the fears that prevail in parts of the population.

growing fears and political developments

The discussion about migration is also fueled by the latest attacks in Magdeburg and Aschaffenburg, which put the topic of border closures and deportations on the political agenda. The uncertainty is particularly great for migrants from Arabic -speaking countries: more than 30 percent of them think about emigration, especially in the eastern federal states. As Tarq Alaows warns from Pro Asyl, there is a “great panic” of possible deportations among Syrians.

Current measures of the Federal Government

In this climate of uncertainty, the federal government relies on a tightening of migration policy. A draft law for faster repatriation and deportation of people without the right to stay was launched on October 11, 2023. It is expected that people who glorify terrorist deeds will be more easily shown in the future. The federal government has also created the legal basis for more consistent instructions for criminals and endangers. These measures are intended to help reduce irregular migration to Germany.

In addition, temporary internal border controls were introduced at various land borders in order to better control the migration flows. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser had already notified internal border controls at the land borders in Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland in October 2023. The Austrian border area was again included in these controls, which shows the willingness of the political decision -makers to use existing legal framework to use it.

The federal government also sees itself as responsibility to address the causes of flight and irregular migration internationally. This includes programs to promote the voluntary return and reintegration of migrants as well as the support of people in crisis situations.

Overall, the current migration debate in Germany shows that there are deep fears and tensions in society. These topics are discussed both politically and socially intensively, while migrant organizations work under precarious conditions and need additional support. The integration efforts could be crucial to overcome the division of society and to promote a dialogue between migrants and the local population.

Further information on the migration policy of the Federal Government can be found on the website of the Federal Government . The Deutschlandfunk Kultur also provides information about the social developments, while the discussion in the election campaign is shaped by various actors, as ZVW reported.