Fear and protest: border controls put a strain on life on the Neisse!

Fear and protest: border controls put a strain on life on the Neisse!

In the past few weeks, there has been a real turmoil at the German borders. In particular, the controls on the Neisse between Germany and Poland are increasing more and more resentment. The CDU in the district of Görlitz defends the federal government's new migration policy, while many in the neighboring country Zgorzelec complain about the strict border controls. The mood in the region is tense, because the daily crossing of border for thousands is burdened by long traffic jams and delays in local public transport. Sächsische.de reports that since June 16 In Zgorzelec a collection of signatures against the German border regime runs, supported by the alliance green.

The CDU emphasizes that the rejecting border controls in the event of irregular migration are not a permanent solution, but at the same time the European freedom of movement and close cooperation with neighboring counties are worth protecting. ZGORZELECER Mayor Rafal Gronicz, who demanded the elimination of border controls in a city council meeting, sees the negative effects on the everyday life of citizens.

role of the federal government and EU reactions

The federal government has had the opportunity to reject those seeking protection at the border for more than two weeks. This is sharply criticized by many neighboring countries. EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner shows understanding for Germany's approach, but experts warn that a legal basis for these measures is missing. [Tagesschau.de] (https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenspolitik/eu-kommissar-brunner-gen- Grenzkontrollen-100.html) notes that the Schengen border code only allows border controls under extraordinary migration movements and the personnel expenditure for the controls is enormous.

Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt relies on Article 72 of the EU contract, which enables exceptions to public order and internal security. However, experts doubt whether security actually justifies a legal basis for the rejection. Critics fear that these measures could lead to Germany under pressure through a possible violation procedure of the European Commission.

planned changes in asylum policy

The political discussion is not only about border controls, but also about asylum policy as a whole. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced that it was triggering controls at all German borders from mid -September, whereby the initiative was triggered by current security policy debates. [Zdf.de] (https://www.zdfheute.de/politik/grenzkontrollen-deutschland-faeser- migration-Debatte-eu-wrecht-100.html) reports that the goal is to incorporate irregular migration and to strengthen protection against Islamist terrorism and cross-border crime.

Dobrindt even plans a two -year stop of the family reunification for subsidiary protection for protection for the simultaneous exceptions for hardship cases. The regulations stipulate that up to 1,000 relatives were able to move to Germany per month. These measures follow an Islamistically motivated attack in Solingen, who caused a stir in Germany and re -faked the discussion about asylum policy.