In a recent interview with the German broadcast network ‘Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland,’ Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed Germany’s commitment to curbing illegal immigration. He emphasized that the current number of refugees attempting to reach Germany is too high, with over 70% of arrivals not being registered beforehand, despite many of them having previously been in another EU country.

To address this challenge, Germany is taking several measures to protect Europe’s external borders. Enhanced security measures have been implemented with Austria, and joint controls have been agreed upon with Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Border controls with Poland have also been intensified following a recent ‘cash for visa scandal,’ and Berlin has called on Warsaw to prevent visas from being sold to refugees.

Furthermore, Germany plans to declare Moldova and Georgia as safe countries of origin. Chancellor Scholz is working on developing a permanent system to support municipalities across Germany, with discussions about a “flexible cap” in financing based on the number of refugees received in each state.

In a separate development, the neoliberal FDP party in Germany has proposed eliminating cash benefits for asylum seekers. FDP politician Volker Wissing suggested the use of a payment card valid nationwide, allowing asylum seekers to purchase daily necessities in stores while preventing the transfer of money back to their countries of origin.

Despite internal disputes within Germany’s ruling coalition, Chancellor Scholz emphasized that the government is in full agreement on the goal of stopping irregular migration to the European Union. These measures reflect Germany’s commitment to addressing immigration challenges while maintaining a coordinated approach within the EU.

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