While the government and state prime ministers in Germany search for a solution to illegal immigration, the influx into the country continues… Since border checks began, illegal immigrants have been trying to enter the country through various routes.
While Turks ranked first in illegal entry into Germany, the biggest reason for this was identified as being that some Turkish restaurants in Germany, which were suffering from a labor shortage, attempted to illegally bring in their relatives from Turkey.
They crossed the Alps
More than 30 illegal smugglers, 20 of whom were Turkish, were arrested near the famous winter sports area of Garmis-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany.
It turned out that the fugitives disguised themselves as a tourist group conducting mountain hikes (trips), crossed the Alps and entered the country via mountain roads.
The group was arrested after a tip-off from a German who suspected the mountaineering group of carrying luggage with them. The Syrians were transferred to the first reception center. Deportation procedures have begun for Turkish citizens.
Those trying to cross through Eastern Europe are now trying to pass through loopholes in other border areas rather than through border gates.
Hundreds of fugitives were again captured near Görlitz. The Turks were separated from the fugitives, and some of them hid by the train tracks, some by the river, and some in holes. Others were transferred to initial reception centres.
New steps from the government
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Schulz and his coalition partners met with 16 state premiers last night. A draft agreement consisting of 17 articles was prepared at the meeting to prevent illegal immigration.
Some results were obtained from the talks that started at 18.00 last night and continued until late into the night.
- Asylum outside Germany: Those who want to enter the country illegally will apply for asylum outside Germany. If a person comes to Germany and does not apply for asylum before arriving, he will be returned to the country from which he came. Thus, it will be known in advance whether his asylum will be accepted or not and he will be accepted accordingly; Crossing from neighboring countries will be prohibited.
- Less money and payment cards: To reduce the burden on the states, aid per migrant will be increased to 7,500 euros. Aid paid to immigrants will be reduced. For some expenses, you will be given a check or payment card instead of cash. The asylum procedure will be considered 36 months instead of 18 months. In the past, when the measure exceeded 18 months, the benefits received by the average German citizen were paid out. Now this period will be increased to 36 months. In other words, the “period during which financial aid is scarce” will double.
- Asylum procedures will be accelerated: The Immigration and Refugee Service, which handles asylum procedures, will complete the procedures within 6 months. Legal changes will be made in the courts to shorten the time periods and the process will be completed in 6 months. For those coming from safe countries, the asylum period will be reduced to 3 months. Those who are refused asylum will be expelled immediately.
– Migrations will be accelerated: Legal changes will be made to speed up deportation procedures. For this reason, it is believed that negotiations with the countries concerned will continue. It is learned that this issue will be on the agenda during President Erdogan’s visit to Berlin on November 18. The extradition of illegal Turks and the prevention of illegal flow through Türkiye will be discussed.
release date: 11:23, 7 November 2023
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