Merz 'turn: From border closures to more control - what is behind it?

Merz 'turn: From border closures to more control - what is behind it?

Aschaffenburg, Deutschland - Friedrich Merz, head of the CDU, brings with his statement only 21 hours after the election victory for excitement and confusion. He explained that "nobody wanted to close the limits for asylum seekers", but only more controls were necessary. In doing so, he contradicts his own earlier demand for a “factual ban on entry” for refugees who reach the German borders without valid entry documents. These statements not only made headlines in the media, but also mixed up public opinion. While Merz found clear words beforehand and spoke of "factual ban on entry", his current statements seem to decline on the pressure of political opponents and the public, such as Oe24.at reported .

The dramatic change in Merz's rhetoric falls into an exciting phase of the German migration debate. On the same day, the Union also announced that two applications for tightening the right to migrate to the Bundestag. These include the extensive rejection of all asylum seekers at the borders of Germany. Merz emphasized that "from day one" the instructions to the Federal Minister of the Interior should be carried out to enforce border controls. This attracted special attention due to the previous developments, including the recently fatal knife attack in Aschaffenburg, which Merz took as an occasion for his more aggressive positions, such as The press reported .

risks and controversy

merz ’move could have far -reaching effects on asylum policy in Europe. Critics warn that his proposals undermine the legal framework for asylum and migration and could possibly signal the beginning of a domino effect in other European countries. The question remains whether his plan can actually improve the promised security situation or whether it is only a short -term campaign strategy. Robert Habeck from the Greens, who accused Merz, also knowingly violated the law and thus brought about the end of the rule of law.