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Does Germany need a new immigration law?

August 2, 2015

In the Interview: CDU deputy party chairman Armin Laschet talks about immigration policy proposals.

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CDU-Landtagsfraktionschef Armin Laschet
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Interview - With Armin Laschet, CDU Chairman, North-Rhine Westphalia

War, persecution and poverty drive hundreds of thousands to Germany. There's compassion for those who leave their homes because they are threatened. But also rejection of those who "only" hope for a better life. Who's allowed to stay?

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