With Far-Right Support, Germany Passes Stricter Immigration Policy | WPN World People News

Media reports indicate that a stabbing attack by an Afghan migrant occurred in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on the 22nd of this month, resulting in two deaths and three injuries. The suspect had already lost asylum status in Germany as of December last year but remained in the country, sparking widespread debate. On the 29th, the Bundestag passed a proposal from the Union parties, calling for stricter asylum policies. With support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), the proposal was approved.

The proposal, titled "The German Bundestag Calls on the Federal Government to Immediately Implement the Following Measures," includes provisions such as permanent border controls, stricter restrictions on family immigration, and indefinite detention of criminals and dangerous individuals who have been ordered to leave Germany until they voluntarily depart or are deported. The vote tally was 348 in favor, 345 against, and 10 abstentions. Among the 348 votes in favor were 187 from Union party lawmakers, 75 from AfD members, and 80 from Free Democratic Party (FDP) members.

Although the proposal is not legally binding, it marks the first time the German parliament has passed a measure by majority vote with AfD support. With Germany's national elections just weeks away, immigration policy has once again become a focal point in the political debate.