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In 2014, the EU reacted to the illegal annexation of Crimea for the first time with restrictive measures against Russia. The war of aggression and the illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions were followed by further EU sanctions. To date, there are a total of 12 sanctions packages. It is not easy to maintain an overview. Prof. Winkler takes stock of this patchwork of sanctions.
Gabriele Baumann, Director of the KAS Regional Program of the Nordic Countries, analyses the reasons for Sweden's new restrictive migration policy and its consolidation. She sheds light on the role of right-wing populists in this policy area.
Alexander Throm, spokesperson for domestic affairs of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, argues for a fundamental change in German migration policy focusing on more control over migration, but also showing responsibility for those entitled to protection.
Prof Daniel Thym from the University of Konstanz describes how case law in the field of asylum has developed in Germany and the EU since the fall of the Berlin Wall and how protection claims have been expanded. He points out the legal scope but warns against rushing into action.
In light of the current negotiations on a pandemic treaty in the World Health Organization, we had a conversation with our deputy chairman Hermann Gröhe MdB (deputy chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag) about the content and chances of such an accord.
Dr. Malte Gaier reports on how the Memorandum is perceived and discussed in Tunisia, where the pitfalls lie and which aspects would have to be taken into account for an agreement to function sustainably.
Lena Düpont, spokesperson for interior and migration policy of the CDU/CSU group, refers to the urgency of a success of the CEAS reform. In this context, she considers cooperation with countries of origin and transit as part of a "chain of responsibility."
Professor Ruud Koopmans (WZB) shares his thoughts with us on how the European asylum system can be reshaped. Agreements with third countries play a key role in his considerations.
Die Reform des Wahlrechts zur Verkleinerung des Bundestages, die von der Ampelregierung verabschiedet wurde, hat eine hitzige Debatte ausgelöst. Professor Grzeszick äußert sich im Interview zu der Frage, wie es jetzt weitergeht und ob wir uns auf „amerikanische Verhältnisse“ einstellen müssen.
Bildungsaufstiege hängen stark vom sozialen Hintergrund von Kindern und Jugendlichen ab. Die Finanzierung eines Hochschulstudiums stellt für viele Familien eine große Hürde dar. Trotz guter Leistungen unterbleibt daher oft ein Studium; die Potenziale von Kindern und Jugendlichen werden nicht ausgeschöpft – mit großen Nachteilen für die Betroffenen und für die Gesellschaft. Deshalb braucht es eine BAföG-Reform, die die Bildungschancen verbessert. Ein Hochschulstudium sollte nicht vom Portemonnaie der Eltern abhängen.