Germany threatens to cut development aid to countries that refuse rejected asylum seekers

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"German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel and Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere believe that countries that cannot accept rejected asylum seekers may not receive development aid, according to recent interviews.

In an interview with news magazine "Der Spiegel," Gabriel said, "those who do not cooperate sufficiently cannot hope to benefit from our development aid."

During an interview on German broadcaster ARD, de Maiziere agreed, saying he "fully supports this idea.""

See: Germany threatens to cut development aid to countries that refuse rejected asylum seekers (Deutsche Welle, link)

 

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