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Germany looks to tighten immigration policy under Conservatives: How will it impact Indian professionals

Release Date: 2025-02-24
Media: Business Today
Summary: With the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) winning the German elections, significant changes in immigration policies are expected. While former Chancellor Olaf Scholz supported immigration, CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocates for stricter measures.

The CDU's five-point migration plan, recently approved by the Bundestag, includes:

Stronger border controls – Tightening border security to reduce illegal immigration.
Revised asylum policies – Processing asylum applications outside the EU to limit direct entry into Germany.
Restricted social benefits – Limiting welfare for non-residents to deter economic migration.
Enhanced law enforcement – Strengthening security measures to address migration-related concerns.
International cooperation – Working with other nations to address migration causes.
Impact on Indians in Germany
The reforms could make obtaining citizenship, residency, and social benefits more challenging for Indians in Germany. Stricter border controls and asylum regulations may also affect students, skilled workers, and business migrants.

Another controversial proposal is reversing recent dual citizenship reforms, making it harder for immigrants, including Indians, to retain their original nationality while acquiring German citizenship.

CDU’s tough immigration stance is seen as a response to the rising influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has gained support by leveraging public concerns about migration and security.
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