Brandenburg Poll: Stübgen Wants to Abolish Asylum Law in Its Current Form - Video
SPD politician wants to tighten asylum rules
SPD politician Erik Stübgen has called for the abolition of the asylum law in its current form. In an interview with the "Märkische Oderzeitung", the Brandenburg SPD parliamentary group leader said that the current system was "not capable of solving the problems". Stübgen emphasized that it was "not about excluding people, but about ordering and regulating immigration".
SPD parliamentary group leader: "The asylum law has failed"
Stübgen criticized the fact that the asylum procedure in Germany is "far too long" and that this leads to "frustration and uncertainty" among those seeking protection. In addition, he said, the current law is "too generous" and that this is why "so many people" are coming to Germany. Stübgen proposed that the asylum law should be replaced by a new law that is "more restrictive" and that provides for "faster procedures". He also called for the expansion of safe countries of origin and the introduction of a residence obligation for asylum seekers.
SPD federal leadership rejects Stübgen's proposal
Stübgen's proposal has met with criticism from the SPD federal leadership. SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert said that the party stands for "a humane and fair asylum policy". He emphasized that the asylum law "protects people who are fleeing persecution and war". Kühnert said that the SPD is "not prepared to abolish the asylum law".
Stübgen's proposal is likely to be met with resistance in the SPD parliamentary group
Stübgen's proposal is likely to be met with resistance in the SPD parliamentary group. Many SPD MPs have already spoken out against the abolition of the asylum law. SPD MP Lars Castellucci said that Stübgen's proposal was "not in line with SPD values". He emphasized that the SPD is "a party of solidarity and humanity". Castellucci said that the SPD should "not give up on the asylum law".
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