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Merz calls for radical reversal of asylum policy - little ...
2024-09-03 09:00:09
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Migration

Merz calls for radical reversal of asylum policy - little optimism before meeting

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CDU leader Friedrich Merz has called on the 'traffic light' coalition to change their restrictive immigration policy, following their poor election results in Saxony and Thuringia. If the coalition does not show willingness to make a 'fundamental correction' at the scheduled meeting with the Union on Tuesday, Merz sees no point in further discussions on a joint approach to migration policy.

Merz dampened expectations for the meeting, stating that his party is going in with little optimism. Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer said that dissatisfaction with high immigration numbers had driven many voters to the AfD, and called for a cross-party consensus on the issue.

The meeting will discuss measures such as border controls, the Dublin rules, deportations, and extending detention for deportation. The government plans to ban spring knives and exclude criminal migrants from protection.

The municipalities are also calling for stricter rules on migration.

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The recent state elections in Thuringia and Saxony have sent shockwaves through the political scene in Berlin. The strong performance of the AfD and the BSW has led to calls for unity and a clear rejection of right-wing extremism. Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the results as 'bitter' and emphasized the need for stable governments without extremists. Juso leader Philipp Türmer, Green Party leader Ricarda Lang, and BSW leader Sahra Wagenknecht expressed criticism of the ruling coalition. The CDU, Left Party, and FDP have all responded differently to the election results, making the formation of stable governments in Thuringia and Saxony a challenge. The former CDU general secretary, Mario Czaja, called on the party to reconsider its decision not to cooperate with the Left Party. In Saxony, the CDU narrowly beat the AfD, while in Thuringia, the CDU is significantly behind. The CDU sees itself as the only remaining major party in both states. The Turkish Community in Germany expressed its shock and concern over the success of the AfD, calling on politicians of all parties to work together to find solutions. The Jewish community also expressed its concern about the rise of extremist parties. Business leaders warned of the impact on the economy, while economists predicted an exodus of companies and skilled workers from the affected states. The future of coalition governments in Thuringia and Saxony remains uncertain, with the CDU and BSW potentially playing key roles.

Lessons from the State Elections in Thuringia and Saxony

The recent state elections in Thuringia and Saxony have resulted in significant gains for the far-right AfD party, making them the strongest party in Thuringia and a close second in Saxony. Chancellor Scholz describes these results as 'bitter' and warns that Germany must not get used to the AfD. The ruling coalition parties, including Scholz's SPD, struggled in the elections. The newly-formed left-wing BSW party also performed well. The CDU considers a coalition with CDU, SPD, and BSW possible in Saxony, while Thuringia's Prime Minister Ramelow offers support in forming a majority government. However, the parties of the traffic light coalition had to accept losses in both states. The AfD claims a mandate to join the next state governments, despite CDU's refusal to partner with them. The election results have raised concerns about stable government formation and the rise of right-wing extremism in Germany. Party leaders and top candidates will meet to discuss the election results and strategize the way forward.

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