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CDU leader Schulze calls for compulsory work for asylum seekers in Saxony-Anhalt
Sven Schulze from the CDU calls for asylum seekers in Saxony-Anhalt to be required to work in order to integrate and develop the region.
CDU leader Schulze calls for compulsory work for asylum seekers in Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt there are heated debates about the integration of asylum seekers into the labor market. Sven Schulze, the chairman of the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt, is campaigning for a **compulsory work** for all able-bodied asylum seekers. In an interview with the “Mitteldeutsche Zeitung” he explained that this model should apply to all of Saxony-Anhalt. The aim is to actively integrate migrants into the community and get them to contribute to the country's development. Schulze is already in contact with the districts to advance his plans. Similar to Thuringia, where such a work obligation was introduced last year, he also wants to set an example in Saxony-Anhalt. Greiz County won a legal battle over 80-cent jobs, which could pave the way for this initiative. Schulze, the CDU's designated top candidate for the upcoming state elections in September 2026, will be officially elected on Saturday.
Meanwhile, successful integration projects, such as those in the municipality of Raguhn-Jeßnitz, show that asylum seekers can certainly make a valuable contribution. 49-year-old Abbas Najafi from Iraq has recently started working in the community's construction yard. Despite the initial language barriers, he quickly settled in and is very much appreciated by construction site manager Henry Rousseau and his team. “Communication sometimes takes place with hands and feet or with the help of translation programs,” explains Rousseau, who is pleased about the active support.
Local needs and initiatives
The great need for workers is also clear in Raguhn-Jeßnitz. Mayor Hannes Loth from the AfD reports numerous vacancies that make it difficult to carry out the most necessary tasks. “Our city has little money and staff is scarce,” he emphasizes, pointing out that the positions in the building yard were previously fully occupied. Najafi and other asylum seekers take on various tasks here, such as trimming hedges, mowing lawns and cleaning playgrounds. These jobs are not only beneficial for the community, but also offer an opportunity for migrants to further integrate and make their own contribution.
The situation in Saxony-Anhalt therefore reflects a nationwide problem: How can we effectively use the existing labor force of asylum seekers? Schulze's suggestions could provide an answer here. However, it remains to be seen how these measures will be received by the general public and what further steps will be necessary to promote integration.