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Germany's CEAS Reform Implementation
Germany's swift action to implement the EU's asylum reform faces challenges and criticism.
German
Germany
PoliticsGermany European UnionEuRefugees And MigrationReformAsylum
German GovernmentBundesinnenministeriumEuLeft PartyBamf
Nancy FaeserClara Bünger
- What are the main criticisms of the CEAS reform from the Left Party, and what specific concerns are raised?
- The Left Party criticizes the reform, particularly a provision allowing the designation of safe countries of origin via EU regulation, bypassing the Bundesrat's control and potentially leading to arbitrary classifications.
- What is the significance of the cabinet decision concerning the CEAS reform, and what are the future plans?
- Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated that the cabinet decision signals Germany's commitment to swift and comprehensive reform implementation, advocating for timely enactment across all EU member states.
- How does the reform address security concerns related to the transfer of asylum seekers between EU member states?
- The new laws mandate personal hearings to identify security risks among asylum seekers Germany intends to accept from other EU states, with no departure deadline for those posing a threat.
- What are the challenges related to implementing external border procedures at German airports under the new reform?
- The reform includes implementing external border procedures at German airports, requiring coordination between federal and state governments due to necessary accommodation capacities.
- What measures did the German government take to ensure the timely implementation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) reform?
- Germany's government approved two legislative changes to ensure timely implementation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) reform, aiming for full compliance by mid-2026.