New course in asylum policy: Vance gives Europe tailwind!

New course in asylum policy: Vance gives Europe tailwind!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance remarkable statements that could affect the direction of asylum policy in Europe. In his speech, he emphasized that the greatest pressure on democracy comes from interior, not through external threats such as Russia or China, which reflects an alarming view of the current political situation in Europe. According to Vance, the political circumstances and an underground freedom of expression limit the basic values ​​of people. These statements, especially in the light of recent violent incidents, such as an attack in Munich, underline urgency, asylum policy and immigration issues. In particular, Vance emphasized the challenges that arise from "mass migration", and condemned the associated social tensions that may lead to worrying incidents.

a glimmer of hope for asylum policy

The measures that are already being implemented in Lower Austria are heard in politics. Asylum Councilor Christoph Luisser praised the clear words of US Vice President Vance and saw a glimmer of hope for a sustainable asylum policy in Europe. "We have already done our homework in Lower Austria," said Luisser and referred to the intensive efforts to direct asylum policy in an orderly railway by leading concrete measures, such as the prohibition of weapons. This development shows that the FPÖ has highlighted the need for a fundamental rethink in asylum policy for years, but is also taken up as a voice that needs more support to cope with the incoming challenges and prevent possible abuse

In addition, Vance criticized the lack of certain votes in the current political debate and appealed for a stronger inclusion of all political forces, including those that are often considered polarizing in the current discussion. This is in accordance with Luisser’s statement that any form of support that contributes to strengthening asylum policy is welcome in order to act together against abuse. Both politicians are therefore determined to not only face the existing grievances, but also to actively work on a solution that puts both security and order in the foreground. The discussion about asylum policy in Europe is therefore still intensive, while the voices from Europe and the USA are now looking for solutions.

For further details about Vance's speech that deals with intensive domestic points, as well as Luisser’s statements on current asylum policy, see the reporting of Apa-OTS and Tagesspiegel .