Germany and Kenya Forge Migration Agreement Amid Political Debates

Germany and Kenya have signed a migration agreement aimed at regulating immigration and deportations. Similar agreements exist with India, Georgia, and Morocco, and a new one with Uzbekistan is expected soon.

Special Representative Joachim Stamp is discussing further agreements with Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Colombia, Ghana, and the Philippines. The deal, signed by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi, aims to recruit skilled workers from Kenya and facilitate the return of rejected asylum seekers.

Despite these efforts, political debates continue in Germany. The CDU/CSU is calling for the rejection of asylum seekers at land borders, a move Interior Minister Faeser argues would require an emergency declaration, which she deems unnecessary given that initial reception facilities are only half occupied.

The Union remains cooperative but insists on a fundamental policy shift. As Germany prepares for the Brandenburg election, the migration issue remains a contentious topic with both sides seeking effective solutions.