Migration crisis in Aschaffenburg: Bundestag discusses controversial law!
Migration crisis in Aschaffenburg: Bundestag discusses controversial law!
On January 31, 2025, a debate about the controversial Migration Act began in the Bundestag, which has become a central election campaign topic after the fatal knife attack in Aschaffenburg. The Bundestag election is imminent on February 23, and the political actors set the course for the future of migration policy in Germany. The Union has again requested tightening in asylum and immigration rights and is planning a vote on the so-called influx limitation law, which provides for restrictions on family reunification for those entitled to subsidiar. This change is considered necessary by the Union to react to the current security situation and to find a base of support in the election campaign. [WELT] reports that the Union, led by parliamentary group leader Friedrich Merz, is to make its positions clearly and to request the approval of the migration legislation.
In the debate there are violent clashes. Merz accuses the Greens chairman Annalena Baerbock "lies", while Baerbock in turn demands an apology for Merz's mistakes. Felix Banaszak from the Greens demands a clear statement from Merz regarding a possible coalition with the AfD, which Merz excludes again. In the current developments, the SPD sees the need to recover the "fire wall" to the AfD and calls for a critical examination of the Union's responsibility for the rise of the right -wing extremist party. Meanwhile, the FDP has withdrawn its application to transfer the law into the interior committee and advocates an open vote.
tightening the migration legislation
The law that is now pending provides comprehensive changes. An associated Law draft by SPD, Greens and FDP, which was already adopted on October 18, 2024, creates the basis for these revisions. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser described the security package as great progress and refers to an increase in deportations by 20 % and more than 34,000 rejections this year. These developments are part of the political pressure, which has arisen on the background of rising immigration numbers and security concerns.
Special attention received two applications from the Union for a comprehensive change in the law. The farewell five-point plan, for example, calls for permanent border controls and a decisive rejection of all illegal entry. In addition, there should be an immediate detention for persons who are obliged to leave and indefinite exit arrears for criminals and dangers. This is controversial in the political arena, especially since there are legal concerns in the room.
election campaign and social reactions
As the Bundestag election comes closer, migration policy becomes the election campaign topic that concerns many citizens. It is discussed whether the Union could win or deter voters through its tough course. [Tagesschau] reports on demonstrations against the Union and the AfD in several German cities, including in Berlin, and shows that the opinions about the course of the parties were very different.
The political landscape remains tense. Merz sees himself as a responsibility to find solutions, while the FDP emphasizes that it is due to the SPD and the Greens to get out of the crisis. The ongoing crisis talks between the coalition parties illustrate the urgent need for action. While the political actors are trying to position themselves for the upcoming election, the question remains whether there will be a common procedure for regulating the migration problem.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Ort | Aschaffenburg, Deutschland |
| Quellen | |
Kommentare (0)