Berlin: Dozens of German organizations and initiatives have voiced strong opposition to the immigration policy introduced by the new German government, calling for its amendment. This collective appeal, titled "Call for a Responsible Migration Policy," was distributed by 293 organizations and initiatives, including those specializing in refugee issues and humanitarian and union work.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the appeal highlighted that the electoral campaign preceding the last elections on February 23 was marked by a tense atmosphere, primarily targeting refugees and migrants. The organizations argue that the exclusionary tone dominating the immigration debate only serves to benefit what they describe as "enemies of democracy," referring to far-right groups that continue to incite violence against immigrants and refugees.
The appeal further stressed that refugees and immigrants are not to blame for the division and polarization affecting German society. Instead, it points to the policies adopted to manage the immigration and asylum crisis as the primary concern for the German public. The initiative was announced on the day the German National Parliament (Bundestag) was set to approve the new government led by Friedrich Merz. This comes in the wake of statements by the appointed German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, who announced plans to conduct inspections and monitoring operations on German borders and to turn back refugees.
The appeal has garnered support from prominent German organizations such as the German Trade Union Confederation, the German Equality Association, the Caritas charity, Bread for the World, among others.