A German Court’s Ruling Puts Pressure on Asylum Policy
A recent ruling by the Berlin Administrative Court has put the German government’s asylum policy under scrutiny. The court has deemed the practice of turning back asylum seekers at the border to be illegal. This has sparked a heated debate among politicians and experts.
The Green Party’s First Parliamentary Manager, Irene Mihalic, welcomed the court’s decision, stating that it had long been predicted by her party. She criticized the government’s policy, saying that it was a failure and a blow to the government’s credibility. Mihalic called for the immediate revocation of the policy, which she deemed a violation of human rights and international law.
The German Police Union (GdP) also agreed with the court’s decision, stating that the practice was always questionable from a legal perspective. The union emphasized that police officers had merely followed the instructions of the Interior Ministry and that no consequences should be drawn against them.
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has long argued that asylum policy should balance human rights with the need to uphold German and European law. The party’s MP, Ralf Stegner, criticized the government’s policy, saying that it was a failure and a blow to the government’s credibility. Stegner predicted that the policy would have political consequences for the Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt.
Pro-Asylum Association’s Head, Karl Kopp, welcomed the court’s decision, saying that it marked the end of the government’s illegal and inhumane policy. He expressed hope that the three Somalis, who were affected by the policy, would be able to return to Germany soon.
Despite the court’s ruling, the Christian Social Union (CSU) has announced that it will continue the practice of turning back asylum seekers at the border. The party’s Bundestag representative, Thomas Silberhorn, argued that there was no reason to stop the practice until the European Court of Justice had made a final ruling on the matter.