A senior Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician is advocating for Germany to uphold its commitments to accept Afghan refugees. Derya Türk-Nachbaur, a prominent figure within the SPD’s foreign policy wing, stated in an interview with the “Rheinische Post” that the party maintains a firm consensus: all previously made pledges regarding the acceptance of Afghan individuals must be honored.
Türk-Nachbaur emphasized that the individuals in question have undergone rigorous and repeated security checks by German authorities, assuring their thorough vetting. She expressed that there are no apparent obstacles preventing their entry into Germany.
The call for adherence to commitments comes following a Berlin Administrative Court ruling issued Tuesday in an expedited legal proceeding. The court mandated that a visa be granted to an Afghan woman and her family, based on prior assurances of acceptance.
Türk-Nachbaur welcomed the apparent alignment with the ruling, noting that Germany’s Foreign Ministry, currently under the leadership of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), shares a similar perspective. She underscored the importance of Germany maintaining its reputation as a dependable international partner.
