US EditionGermany’s New Bill: Curtailing Family Reunification Sparks Debate
- On June 27, the German Bundestag approved a two-year suspension of family reunification visas for refugees with subsidiary protection, with 444 in favor and 135 against.
- Driven by concerns over system capacity, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the suspension aims to reduce the pull effect attracting migrants and ease pressure on Germany's immigration and integration services.
- Evidence indicates about 388,000 refugees with subsidiary protection, with 444 supporting and 135 opposing votes, leading to an expected reduction of 12,000 reunifications annually.
- Opponents immediately protested outside the Bundestag, as Pro Asyl reviews the bill’s constitutionality and refugee Ahmad Shikh Ali said, `I can’t sleep, I can’t get on with my life`.
- Upon final endorsement, the Bundesrat is expected to approve in July, with the suspension to be reviewed after two years amid warnings of labor shortages by business groups.
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"It would be nice if Germany could take in at least a few refugees in this way," says Filippo Grandi. The government had suspended the program.
The Bundestag has decided to suspend the family reunification for refugees with limited protection status. In the roll-call vote, 444 MEPs voted in favour and 135 against. Abstentions were not available.
The Bundestag suspends family reunification for certain refugees. Migration expert Oltmer criticises: Merz's government thus cap a "legal migration path".
After a charged debate in parliament, the bill was approved with 444 votes in favor and 135 against - The far-right AfD voted in favor of the bill
Germany’s New Bill: Curtailing Family Reunification Sparks Debate
Germany's Bundestag passed a bill suspending family reunification for migrants with subsidiary protection, sparking debate and protests. The bill fulfills a conservative pledge, highlighting migration’s political sensitivity. This legislative move involves 388,000 refugees, mainly Syrians, affecting those awaiting family reunification like Ahmad Shikh Ali, stirring emotional reactions.
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der Standard DEFamily reunification is suspended for two years. Syrians in particular are affected by the scheme.
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