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Framing the Debate over the German Immigration Bill: Toward Reasoned Policymaking

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 March 2019

Malcolm MacLaren

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At the best of times, the issue of immigration is sensitive and related debate heated. At times such as these, it cannot be expected to be handled sensibly. The decision of the German Interior Minister following the terrorist attacks in the United States not to submit proposed immigration legislation to Cabinet on September 26 was, from this perspective alone, wise. Historical examples of the mistakes in policymaking that can result from deficient democratic discourse are legion and are most commonly made during times of political crisis. Unfortunately, the resultant mistakes may be thereby all the graver, as the policies concern issues of fundamental national importance.

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Research Article
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German Law Journal , Volume 2 , Issue 16: Special issue – The Future of Public International law in Light of the Events of September 11th , 2001 , E4
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Copyright © 2001 by German Law Journal GbR 

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