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Friday, September 20, 2024

FDP Pushes for Stricter Migration Policies

Published: 2024-09-16

The Free Democratic Party (FDP) in Germany is advocating for stricter migration policies, aligning closely with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) despite recent breakdowns in migration talks.

FDP's parliamentary manager, Stephan Thomae, suggests testing EU legal boundaries by implementing stricter asylum seeker rejections at the German border.

This proposal comes amid legal concerns from the government and opposition from the Greens and parts of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).

FDP leaders argue that the current asylum system is being misused and call for a decisive shift in migration policy, even if it risks the stability of the current coalition government.

The party emphasizes the need for a united effort among democratic parties to address the challenges of migration effectively.