A senior official from the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Herbert Reul, the Minister of the Interior, has highlighted the issue of migration as a top priority for the upcoming talks between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
According to Reul, the key to success lies in reducing the number of asylum seekers entering the country, stating that the current influx is the biggest problem. He favors agreements with neighboring countries, deeming them the most effective and swift solution.
Furthermore, Reul emphasized the need for more consistent deportations, suggesting that the existing procedures need to be re-examined. He also emphasized the importance of intensified and more thorough border controls, stressing that this would have a significant impact on neighboring countries and would lead to a domino effect, making it easier to achieve an understanding among nations.