"Independent asylum procedure advice is not a luxury, but a central safeguard under the rule of law in asylum proceedings. After all the attacks on the right to asylum, civil society is now actively being forced out of supporting refugees."
"Well-informed refugees lead to better asylum decisions regardless of whether an application is accepted or rejected. Independent counseling leads to fairer and speedier proceedings, ensuring vulnerable groups have access to information from sources other than government officials."
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt of the CDU/CSU plans to reduce funding for independent counseling services that inform asylum seekers about their rights. These services provide crucial information to vulnerable populations separate from government sources. The proposed cuts to the 2027 budget have been criticized by multiple organizations including the Workers' Welfare Association and Pro Asyl, who argue independent counseling is a fundamental rule-of-law safeguard. The SPD coalition partner and opposition Greens also oppose the cuts, contending that well-informed refugees lead to better asylum decisions and fairer proceedings. Dobrindt has advocated for stricter border controls and cracking down on asylum law abuse.
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