New 'deportation' package from Germany: Turks are also on the line

Following the terrorist attack that took place in Solingen last week, Germany is preparing to take new and harsh measures against refugees and illegal immigrants. There are nearly half a million asylum seekers in Germany, 100 thousand of whom are Turkish.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that he would completely cut off social benefits for refugees who come to Germany from other EU countries.

'ONLY BASIC NEEDS WILL BE MET'

The Scholz government announced that it would only meet the basic needs of Turkish refugees who are registered in other EU countries and have reached Germany, such as "bed, bread, and soap"—meaning housing, food, and hygiene needs. According to the statement, this step was taken to prevent immigrants from Turkey and other countries from coming to Germany through illegal means.

According to EU laws, refugees are required to apply for asylum in the country where they first entered. However, many refugees have chosen to make a second application by crossing into Germany, even if they were registered in other EU countries. Scholz stated that he is determined to strictly enforce this regulation.

SOLINGEN ATTACK INCREASED PRESSURE

The knife attack that took place at a street festival in Solingen last week, which is said to have links to ISIS, has reignited the debate on immigration in Germany. The fact that the Syrian immigrant who carried out the attack came to Germany despite being registered in Bulgaria and carried out the attack there has increased the pressure on refugees.

'AID CUTS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED FOR TURKISH REFUGEES'

Following this incident, the German government decided to tighten knife laws in a way that also covers refugees coming from Turkey. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced that carrying knives at festivals, sporting events, and similar public events will be completely banned. In addition, carrying knives on long-distance trains will also be prohibited, and the police will have more authority to enforce this ban.

The police will also gain the authority to use biometric data collected from individuals' social media accounts for facial recognition purposes. Law enforcement officials will be able to use artificial intelligence to analyze online materials as part of an effort to stop online radicalization.

The German government announced that it will implement aid cuts for Turkish refugees who come from Turkey and are registered in other EU countries but are trying to apply for asylum in Germany. Financial aid provided to these individuals will be stopped, and deportation procedures will be accelerated.