CDU addresses crucial concerns regarding asylum and refugee policy, according to Jürgen Hardt

In a bid to address the ongoing migration crisis and recent terrorist incidents, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has presented a position paper outlining concrete demands for changes to Germany's asylum and refugee policy.

The CDU's proposals include the implementation of the concept of the "safe third country", which would see asylum seekers being transferred from Germany to safe third countries outside of Europe for the processing of their asylum claims. The party also suggests a departure detention for criminals and dangerous individuals, where those subject to deportation would remain until they voluntarily return to their home country.

The CDU's call for action comes in response to the prolonged severe migration crisis, with over 596,000 asylum seekers in 2022 and 2023, and no end in sight to the influx. The situation has left Germany grappling with the implications, as non-Germans are disproportionately suspected of violent crimes, with Islamist-motivated acts on the rise.

The terrorist attack in Solingen in 2024, which took place during the city's festival and resulted in three deaths and eight injuries, has further highlighted the need for change. The CDU, aware of its share of responsibility for the current situation, has fundamentally corrected and adapted its migration policy to today's reality.

The CDU's position paper also demands the deportation of Syrians and Afghans who are subject to deportation to their home countries. This demand is based on the fact that almost every second asylum seeker comes from Syria or Afghanistan, with 972,000 Syrians and 419,000 Afghans living in the country as of the end of 2023. The party also proposes that refugees lose their protection status when traveling to their home countries.

However, the CDU does not demand a change to the asylum law in the Basic Law. In 2023, asylum status was granted to only 120 Syrians and 523 Afghans under Article 16a of the Basic Law. The party also plans to reverse the reform of the Staatsangehörigkeit law by the traffic light coalition.

The CDU's proposals also address the issue of reception capacities, which are currently exhausted. The daily reality in schools, hospitals, and public transport reflects the strain on resources. The party suggests measures to improve the situation, such as stopping the voluntary "Federal Resettlement Program Afghanistan", which allows around 1,000 people to enter Germany per month.

The CDU's position paper calls for a change of course in refugee policy in response to the Solingen attack and the ongoing migration crisis. The party urges the federal government to accept its proposals to prevent future attacks like Solingen. The CDU's aim is to ensure the safety and security of all German citizens while maintaining a humane approach to those seeking asylum.

CDU addresses crucial concerns regarding asylum and refugee policy, according to Jürgen Hardt