German Political Parties Outline Divergent Migration Policies Ahead of 2025 Election

With migration a central election issue, parties propose contrasting approaches ranging from stricter controls to open policies.

• The SPD emphasizes Germany's need for skilled immigration while advocating accelerated asylum processes and humane voluntary returns over forced deportations.
• The CDU/CSU proposes a stricter migration stance, including limiting family reunification, processing asylum claims outside the EU, and reducing benefits for rejected asylum seekers.
• The Greens support Germany as an open immigration country, prioritizing family reunification, faster decisions on asylum cases, and easing pathways for skilled workers.
• The AfD and BSW advocate hardline policies, with the AfD opposing European asylum frameworks and the BSW calling for reduced asylum benefits to deter migration.
• The FDP seeks to tighten rules for those without asylum prospects, streamline deportations, and focus on attracting skilled labor through simplified processes.

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