Public Demands SPD to Change Course: Majority Supports CDU Migration Plan Approved in Bundestag

A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of the German population supports the migration plan proposed by the CDU party, with 69% in favor and only 21% opposing it. This comes amidst ongoing political and media criticism regarding the plan's approval, which required the backing of the far-right AfD party.

The INSA survey, commissioned by a major news outlet, reveals that a considerable 76.4% of respondents believe the current migration policies are inadequate, while just 15.9% express support for the federal government's approach. Notably, over half of the participants (51%) advocate for closing Germany's borders, even if such actions contravene existing European Union laws.

Despite a favorable view of the CDU's migration plan, many respondents are uncomfortable with the necessity of AfD votes for its passage. Approximately 44.6% of those surveyed consider this to be a negative aspect, while only 35.3% are supportive of this indirect cooperation. In light of this, a significant portion of the population (66.8%) believes that the Social Democratic Party (SPD) should have supported the plan put forward by CDU leader Merz.

Earlier surveys echoed similar sentiments, revealing that 66% of Germans were in favor of Merz's migration strategy prior to the contentious Bundestag vote, including 56% of SPD voters at that time. Additionally, the latest "ARD-Deutschlandtrend" survey showed a majority support for restricting entry to individuals without valid travel documents, with 57% endorsing the idea of fundamentally denying entry to such individuals, even those wishing to apply for asylum.

The CDU's plan, titled "Five Points for Secure Borders and the End of Illegal Migration," calls for permanent border controls and the rejection of all attempts at illegal entry. It proposes a de facto ban on entry for individuals lacking valid travel documents and not covered under EU free movement regulations.

The five key components of the CDU's strategy include:

• Implementing ongoing border controls with all neighboring countries.
• Enforcing entry bans for individuals without valid documentation, regardless of asylum claims.
• Detaining individuals required to leave the country and ensuring daily deportations.
• Federal assistance to states in enforcing departure obligations, such as obtaining travel documents.
• Establishing federal departure centers for individuals required to leave, with mandatory detention for certain offenders and threats until voluntary return or deportation is realized.

In summary, as the debate around Germany's migration policies intensifies, public opinion appears to favor a more stringent approach, with many advocating for a shift in SPD's stance to align with the majority view on migration control.