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Germany elections: Where do the parties stand on immigration issues?

Release Date: 2024-12-19
Media: InfoMigrants
Summary: Germany's general election is set for February 23, 2024, following the collapse of the ruling coalition. Key political parties have unveiled their positions on immigration:

CDU/CSU (Christian Democrats/Bavarian CSU): The center-right CDU/CSU coalition, expected to gain support, advocates for stricter immigration policies. They propose limiting asylum protections, reducing family reunification, and speeding up deportations, while calling for asylum processing to be handled outside the EU.

SPD (Social Democrats): The SPD emphasizes promoting Germany as a "modern immigration society" and focuses on legal immigration to fill labor gaps. They advocate for faster asylum procedures and humane deportations but oppose outsourcing asylum processes to third countries.

AfD (Alternative for Germany): The far-right AfD is expected to perform well and pushes for stringent immigration limits. Their proposals include restricting asylum to those facing persecution, externalizing asylum procedures, and rejecting the compatibility of Islam with German culture.

Greens: The Greens, known for their progressive stance, advocate for integrating migrants and refugees into the workforce and speeding up immigration procedures. They also emphasize Germany's humanitarian responsibility to assist those fleeing war and persecution.

FDP (Free Democrats): The FDP focuses on labor-based immigration, seeking to allow asylum seekers into the workforce quickly. They propose centralizing immigration policies and ensuring the removal of individuals without permission to stay.

The Left (Die Linke): The Left party supports solidarity with refugees and advocates for permanent residency after five years for long-term residents. They also demand a halt to deportations and a reform of the asylum process.

BSW (Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance): A new populist left-wing party, BSW calls for limiting immigration and prioritizing jobs for Germans over foreign workers, citing competition for jobs and housing.

Each party presents different approaches to migration, with the outcome of the election likely influencing future immigration policies in Germany.
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