German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is set to present a bill that would suspend family reunification for refugees with limited protection status for two years. This move is part of a coalition agreement between Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD). The new policy aims to limit migration to Germany, especially for those who have fled persecution but have not received full asylum. Critics, including opposition parties, argue that this approach lacks compassion, especially considering the humanitarian crises many refugees escape from.
Dobrindt stated, 'Until now, 1,000 people per month have been able to follow their families to Germany. That is now over.' This bill indicates a significant policy shift.
Marcel Emmerich, from the opposition Green Party, criticized the current government’s approach, arguing that more compassion is expected from parties with 'Christian' in their names.
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