UNHCR position paper for federal election

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UNHCR published a position paper with recommendations in view of the upcoming 2025 federal election in Germany.

In their position paper, UNHCR underlines four cornerstones for an effective refugee protection:

  • Firmly establishing refugee protection as a social and political value
  • Strengthening international refugee law and the global system of refugee protection through international cooperation
  • Continuing Germany's positive international role in refugee protection
  • Implementing the reform of the European asylum system efficiently with appropriate guarantees

UNHCR recognises Germany's role in refugee protection and continues to recommend solidarity-based refugee policy.

Furthermore, UNHCR indicates the fundamental importance that Germany continues to provide political and financial support for refugee protection at a global level.

The full position paper is available in German on the UNHRC website.

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