The CDU/CSU has long been working behind the scenes on a plan to address migration — a migration alliance with German neighbours — writes “Bild” and reveals “secret plan” Friedrich Merz, most likely future German Chancellor, on migration.
CDU/CSU and SPD argue about what it means that migrants should be returned at the German border “In agreement with neighbouring countries”. The SPD wants the neighbours to explicitly agree to this, while the CDU/CSU would besides like Germany to act independently. "The full coalition is dependent on this agreement," he noted.
According to ‘Bilda’, Friedrich Merz now wants to affect the most crucial countries neighbouring Germany in the return of refugees. According to the portal’s information, “secret talks are already ongoing with Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland and France”. The aim of the alliance is to "restrict migration, return to borders on a permanent basis".
Home Minister Nancy Faeser supports Merz's plan and has already negotiated it with her Austrian counterpart Gerhard Karner while flying to Jordan, writes “Bild” citing information from government circles.
Off the record: talks are ongoing with German neighbors
According to “Bilda”, Friedrich Merz negotiates with the Heads of Government of Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and France on common rules for the reversal of migrants. If Merz had succeeded in reaching an agreement with the most crucial neighbours, the SPD would have yet joined him.
The German diary portal besides points out that Polish government decided this week to suspend the right to apply for asylum.
