The German governmental cabinet adopted a draft law for new rules for the deportation of foreigners from Germany on Wednesday. The so-called “Controlled Return Act” is seeking that deportations of persons without German citizenship can be carried out more quickly and efficiently in the future. “Anyone who is legally obliged to leave the country” would also have to leave Germany again,” said Germany’s Interior Minister Horst Seehofer at the presentation of the draft law on Wednesday. “If this legal obligation is not complied with, the government must enforce it,” added Seehofer. The draft law stipulates that foreigners in Germany who “do not participate in the clarification of their own identity” would have to expect sanctions with regards to their residence permit. In addition, deportation imprisonment of non-German citizens who are already required to leave Germany is to be made easier. The draft law also covers faster … [Read more...] about Germany adopts draft law to speed up deportation of non-German citizens
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PKK arsonists who targeted Turks in Germany sentenced to jail
Four PKK terrorists were handed down prison sentences for attacking a number of Turkish shops and damaging a car in northern Germany. They were charged with, among other things, attempted harassment The Higher Regional Court in the Lower Saxon city of Celle ruled Wednesday a youth leader of the banned PKK terrorist organization in Hanover had incited the defendants. The verdict is not yet legally binding. The defendants, three Syrians and one Iraqi, have been in custody since the spring of 2018, can appeal the verdict. The attacks were likely carried out in retaliation to a Turkish military offensive in areas under the control of the PKK's Syrian affiliate, the People's Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria in early 2018. Two 23-year-old PKK terrorists, who had set fire to a car belonging to a Turk, received a total custodial sentence of two and a half years. The two other defendants – aged 21 and 24 – were sentenced to two years and three months in prison. The court … [Read more...] about PKK arsonists who targeted Turks in Germany sentenced to jail
‘Wake-up call’: Germany downgrades 2019 economic growth forecast to just 0.5 per cent
The German government today once again slashed growth predictions for its economy, saying it now foresees a GDP increase of just 0.5 per cent in 2019, compared to the 2.1 per cent it predicted a year ago. Read more: Eurozone manufacturing sector contracts with Germany shrinking fastest Economy minister Peter Altmaier said new car emissions tests and low water in the Rhine had caused industrial hold-ups and hurt German output, while trade conflicts and the Brexit process had provided a difficult economic backdrop. As a nation with a large goods surplus, Germany has been particularly vulnerable to falling global demand and to stricter regulations on its manufacturers. Today’s growth prediction downgrade is the second in three months. In January the economy ministry slashed its 2019 forecast to one per cent from 1.8 per cent. The government predicts the German economy will grow 1.5 per cent in 2020 as higher wages and investment provide a boost. Upon announcing the figures, Altmaier … [Read more...] about ‘Wake-up call’: Germany downgrades 2019 economic growth forecast to just 0.5 per cent
Germany braces for worst growth in a decade as EU hits back at Trump tariffs
17 April 2019 • 1:38pm Germany halves 2019 growth forecast to just 0.5pc Joint-worst growth since 2009; also suffered sharp slowdown in depths of debt crisis Chinese economy stabilises in first quarter Stocks mixed as strong China data raises doubts over more stimulus - see the latest stock movements on our Markets Hub Sign up for our weekly Economic Intelligence newsletter here To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week Register for free Register for free to continue reading this article Register Or unlock all Premium articles, free for 30 days Start trial Already have an account? Login Want to learn more? View all subscriptions … [Read more...] about Germany braces for worst growth in a decade as EU hits back at Trump tariffs
‘Best times over’ for Germany: government slashes growth forecast
BERLIN (Reuters) - The German government cut its forecast for 2019 economic growth for the second time in three months on Wednesday, reflecting a worsening slowdown driven by a recession in manufacturing. German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier arrives to a news conference to present the 2019 spring outlook of the German economy in Berlin, Germany, April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch German exporters are struggling with weaker demand from abroad, trade tensions triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies and business uncertainty caused by Britain’s planned departure from the European Union. The difficult trade environment means that Germany’s vibrant domestic demand, helped by record-high employment, inflation-busting pay increases and low borrowing costs, is expected to be the main driver of growth this year and next. The government now expects gross domestic product to grow 0.5 percent this year, Economy Minister … [Read more...] about ‘Best times over’ for Germany: government slashes growth forecast