Germany's Response to Solingen Attack: Consequences, Critiques, and Policy Changes

Following the recent attack in Solingen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to discuss the consequences with the states and the Union. The SPD's general secretary, Kevin Kühnert, criticizes the failure of the 'Germany Pact' on asylum policy in 2023. The traffic light coalition has introduced stricter laws, including extending detention pending deportation to 28 days and expanding search rights for officials.

Kühnert also strongly criticizes the deportation practice in North Rhine-Westphalia. Journalist Güvercin highlights Islamism as a German reality and calls for a discussion on its causes.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz calls for a stop on admitting refugees, a suggestion rejected by Scholz. Green parliamentary group leader Dröge criticizes the competition for the most extreme statements.

In response to the attack, Green politicians call for a 'turning point' with increased resources, closer coordination of authorities, consistent deportation of non-German threats, and reform of weapon laws. The government plans to tighten asylum rules, weapon laws, and the fight against Islamist terrorism.

The Landtag debates the consequences of the Solingen attack, while SPD leader Klingbeil and the Greens call for increased powers for authorities to investigate Islamist radicalization structures. Chancellor Scholz seeks unity on migration as far-right and left-wing parties gain ground in regional elections in Saxony and Thuringia.

The article discusses the challenges and legal limitations of implementing the asylum policy proposals and the need for a comprehensive and effective response to the Solingen attack.