US EditionGermany news: Cuts planned for asylum counseling
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The humanitarian organization Workers' Welfare Association (AWO) assessed the move as a "serious political mistake"
The Federal Ministry of the Interior apparently plans to discontinue the financing of independent asylum counselling services.
Germany Considers Cutting €25 Million Program for Asylum Counseling
Germany’s Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has announced plans to halt government funding for independent asylum counseling starting in 2027, citing budgetary constraints and the need to “bring order to migration policy.” Currently, large welfare associations—funded by Berlin—provide guidance for asylum seekers on procedures. The announcement sparked sharp criticism from welfare organizations and opposition parties. Michael G…
The federal government promotes independent consultations on the asylum procedure – the traffic light coalition wanted to speed up the procedures. Now the state funding of the offers is in question.
Refugees can also get advice from associations away from the authorities. Alexander Dobrindt, however, reports that he no longer wants to promote it. Criticism of this also comes from coalition partner SPD.
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