Leipzig's city council: CDU plans no safe port for refugees!

Leipzig's city council: CDU plans no safe port for refugees!

A dramatic turning point in Leipzig's migration policy: The CDU parliamentary group has brought in a controversial application for replacement that could dissuade the city from its status as a "safe haven" for refugees. This is done in the context of a new application by the AfD, which calls for the resolutions of 2020, which positions Leipzig as part of the alliance "Cities of Safe Ports". A political game that questions the future of the city and its humanitarian obligations!

The city council decided on October 14, 2020 to join the alliance, which was considered a sign of cosmopolitanism and social responsibility. But now this decision could tip over! The CDU not only wants to end membership, but also prevent the city from supporting donations for organizations such as "Mission Lifeline". In addition, the decision to accept up to 100 refugees per year, which was taken in 2019, is also to be lifted. A clear step back in refugee policy!

political power games and new majorities

The political majorities in the city council have changed, and the CDU seems ready to do a common cause with the AfD. The AfD group leader has already indicated that the consent to the new applications is likely, which underlines the worrying direction of the political debate in Leipzig. The question remains: What does this mean for the people who are on the run? Leipzig could soon no longer be a safe port, and the "C" in the CDU could soon be completely different than for Christianity and humanity!