The German Bundestag's Interior Committee has passed two draft laws for the implementation of the EU asylum law reform, allowing asylum seekers in initial reception facilities to work more quickly and ensuring that children can attend school within two months of applying for asylum.
The Interior Committee of the Bundestag has taken significant steps by approving two draft laws aimed at implementing the EU asylum law reform. This reform will allow asylum seekers residing in initial reception facilities to enter the workforce more rapidly than previously allowed. This change is expected to improve the integration of refugees into German society and contribute positively to local economies by enabling them to support themselves more effectively while their applications are processed.
Additionally, the Committee majority supported a resolution proposed by the Union and SPD, urging the federal government to ensure that children and adolescents can attend school within a maximum of two months after submitting an asylum application, regardless of their housing obligations or the status of their asylum process. This provision, which was a priority for the SPD, reflects growing concerns regarding the education and well-being of younger asylum seekers, recognizing the importance of early educational integration into German society.
The EU's Common European Asylum System (CEAS) reform was agreed upon at the EU level in May 2024, with national implementation deadlines set for June 2026. The final discussions and votes on these crucial legislative measures in the Bundestag are scheduled for this Friday, marking a pivotal moment in shaping Germany's approach to asylum seekers under European law and potentially influencing future policies throughout the EU.
