Benjamin Etzold, during his presentation of the "Global Forced Displacement Report," criticized Germany's refugee policies as outdated and overly focused on domestic implications of migration. He argued for a more data-driven public discussion that acknowledges the global context of displacement. Etzold rejected the effectiveness of stricter border controls announced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while migration researcher Franck Duvell emphasized that attempts at deterrence lead to more dangerous routes being taken by migrants, ultimately benefiting human traffickers. Both researchers advocate for understanding the complexities surrounding forced migration.
"The tightening of border controls and turning back of migrants and asylum seekers is largely overestimated in its effectiveness, according to Benjamin Etzold."
"Whenever someone is turned back, he will try again and again, until he is in the country, illustrating the futility of strict border measures."
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