(de-news.net) – Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) affirmed that he had no intention of advocating for the complete abolition of the constitutional right to asylum, according to media reports. While discussions persist at the European level regarding whether individual asylum rights should be replaced by quota-based systems for vulnerable groups instead of maintained as a fundamental legal provision, Dobrindt emphasized that there was no justification for challenging Article 16a of the Basic Law, further clarifying that he would not propose the elimination of individual refugee rights during the current legislative term.
Moreover, Dobrindt referenced the asylum policies of the United Kingdom and Italy, identifying them as proponents of outsourcing asylum procedures to third countries. He reportedly expressed support for the expansion of such third-country models, viewing them as innovative mechanisms to disrupt illicit smuggling networks and enhance the efficiency of migration management.
The minister also justified the federal cabinet’s decision to classify additional states as safe countries of origin via ministerial decree rather than through legislative action requiring Bundesrat approval. He underscored the necessity of preserving the government’s capacity to respond effectively to migration challenges, warning that political inaction could lead to electoral consequences. The designation of safe countries, he argued, was integral to expediting and streamlining asylum processes. According to reports, Dobrindt accused Green Party-affiliated states of obstructing these classifications due to their reluctance to address the complexities associated with irregular migration.
Furthermore, Dobrindt reiterated the objective of swiftly eliminating internal border controls, contingent upon the effective safeguarding of the European Union’s external frontiers. He asserted that migration flows should be managed predominantly at these external borders, ensuring a more structured and controlled approach to asylum and immigration policy.
