Josefine Koebe: The migration debate needs new solutions for Hesse!

Josefine Koebe: The migration debate needs new solutions for Hesse!

Integration policy has become a central issue in the German political landscape. In particular, Josefine Koebe, general secretary of the Hesse SPD, spoke out loudly at the state party conference in Frankfurt FR called for a differentiated migration debate. She sees it as necessary to reward the integration efforts of migrants more in order to counteract the acute shortage of work and skilled workers.

Koebe criticizes the current legal situation, which often confronts migrants with the choice between recognition or deportation, and calls for a “change of track” to make work permits easier for well-integrated migrants. She calls for a constructive discussion and warns against the overheated asylum debate, which stifles many valuable approaches.

A call for reform

The SPD politician also attaches great importance to communicating her party's values ​​and attitude beyond the coalition agreement. It is important to her that applicable law in refugee policy is adhered to. Given the challenges in German politics, she would like to initiate reforms, even if they may be unpopular. “There is no economic freedom without investing in education,” emphasizes Koebe and advocates for educational investments to be raised to the same level as armaments efforts.

A topic that often comes up in current political debates is the impact of migration on society. Loud ZDF Migration is the central question in the election campaign for the federal election. Dobrindt from the CSU expresses concerns about the political situation in Austria and warns of the possible consequences if right-wing populists gain the upper hand.

Challenges in the election campaign

Politicians of all stripes, from right to left, put forward proposals for migration policy, but their feasibility often remains questionable. A concrete example is the considerations of CDU chairman Friedrich Merz, who plans to revoke the German citizenship of criminals with dual citizenship. However, lawyers point out the legal problems with such proposals, which could potentially be discriminatory and violate the Basic Law.

Critics warn against viewing migration as a single problem. Over 120 million people are on the run worldwide, and many are again suffering from persecution and violence. However, the Union, the SPD and the Greens agree that integrated people with jobs should stay, which shows that a differentiated approach is required.

Josefine Koebe is aware of the challenges. She calls on politicians to take the concerns of municipalities seriously and to find solutions. “It is time to create structures that give people a voice,” said Koebe. In doing so, she poses as the authentic voice of her party and advocates for the interests of society as a whole.

In times like these, when the political nuances and social challenges are so complex, it remains to be hoped that a way can be found that meets both the needs of migrants and the legal framework. After all, integration is a key to advancing society as a whole, as is this BMFSFJ emphasized.