On June 25, 2025, the German government decided to end funding for NGOs that rescue migrants in the Mediterranean, cutting around $2.3 million previously allocated. This decision drew sharp criticism from groups such as Sea-Eye, which argued that government support is crucial for their lifesaving operations. Opposition lawmakers expressed concerns that the funding cuts would exacerbated migration dangers rather than mitigate them. Concurrently, Germany's police launched an operation to combat online hate speech, indicating a broader effort to monitor and address societal issues.
"We're filling a gap in the Mediterranean that should have been closed by European states including Germany," said Sea-Eye chairman Gorden Isler, criticizing the funding cuts.
Opposition Green lawmaker Jamila Schafer stated, "Cutting funding would not reduce migration but just make the routes even deadlier," highlighting the implications of the decision.
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