FDP is daring to take a new start: Middle Migration Pact before the election!

Am 4. Februar 2025 im Bundestag: Die FDP strebt einen „Migrationspakt der Mitte“ an, während CDU und AfD kooperieren.
On February 4, 2025 in the Bundestag: The FDP is aiming for a “Mitte migration pact” while CDU and AfD cooperate. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

FDP is daring to take a new start: Middle Migration Pact before the election!

In the middle of the current debates on migration policy, the FDP is making a new attempt for an agreement that could be decisive before the upcoming Bundestag election. The FDP parliamentary group leader Christian Dürr presented a proposal for a “Mitte Mittel”, which aims to transfer the failed influx of the sector to reform the joint European asylum system. This proposal aims to emphasize the cooperation within the democratic center and to decide on both laws on the last day of the meeting before the election with the corresponding votes. Radioeuskirchen.de reports that the FDP faction sees a "non-disputed overall package" and a special meeting of the interior committee Plant.

The discussion is led to tightening migration policy against the background of a recent application of the Union in the Bundestag. This application requested extensive rejections from asylum seekers to the German borders. The approval of the majority came about through the votes of AfD and FDP, with a total of 348 MPs supported this application. It is also striking that a second application by the Union was rejected with further reform proposals, which illustrates polarization within the parliament. Next Friday there is now a vote on a statutory package of measures that would like to end family reunification for refugees with limited protection status. tagesschau.de emphasizes that the SPD in particular expresses constitutional concerns, especially with regard to the suspension of family reunification.

reactions and political implications

The political reactions to current developments are split. CDU boss Friedrich Merz, whose five-point plan only received a majority with AfD votes, is accused of building a bridge to the extreme right. However, he emphasized that such votes should not be repeated with the AfD and sees this as an exception due to the lack of majority of government. Merz was optimistic that the Union and SPD can work together again after the election in migration policy.

In addition, CDU Federal Vice-Presentation Karin Prien expressed the desire to inform the democratic parties in order to enable a stable government after the election. The surveys indicate that the joint coordination of the CDU/CSU and the AfD of the Union have not harmed; It remains at 30 percent, while the AfD remains the second strongest force at 22 percent. The SPD and the Greens have achieved slightly increasing survey values, at 16 and 13 percent.

strategic questions

The Union calls for a "fundamental turn in migration policy" and plans measures such as a factual absorption stop and the stop of the family reunification for those who are entitled to subsidiary. Furthermore, access to the German welfare state for new refugees from Ukraine is to be restricted. The Greens, on the other hand, rely on an opening of legal migration paths and better integration. They call for faster recognition of occupational and educational qualifications as well as improvements in integration policy.

In the debate, the role of the federal police is also discussed in returns and the expansion of their powers. The CDU also plans to change European rules to handle asylum procedures outside the EU and wants people to be able to find protection in "safe third countries". Br.de explained that these positioning with the Merkel era could be shown and the way for a more restrictive migration policy could pave.

The coming weeks will be decisive. The FDP, which, according to current polls, remains at 4.5 percent and could narrowly miss the re -entry into the Bundestag, is fighting for their political relevance. The way in which the parties work together in the last days and weeks of the legislative period or carry out conflicts could have a significant impact on the federal election and future migration policy in Germany

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