The German government is ending backing of migrant organisations across the Mediterranean

The German Government has decided to end the financing of NGOs active in civilian rescue in the Mediterranean. The Ministry of abroad Affairs announced that "the national government no longer plans to grant grants to non-governmental organisations active in civilian rescue".

This decision was taken after the fresh Chadek coalition (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) took power in May of that year and represents a break with the erstwhile coalition's policy, which in only 2024 passed on to organisations specified as SOS Humanity, Sea-Eye, RESQSHIP, SOS Méditerranée or Sant’Egidio EUR 2 million in the first 4th of 2025 and besides planned another EUR 900,000 in the first 4th of 2025.

Completion of support for rescue organisations is simply a step towards a more liable and sovereign migration policy, in line with the national interest of Germany and of Europe as a whole. Although motivated by their willingness to supply assistance, they have in practice encouraged illegal migration to Europe, contributing to an increase in the number of people trying to cross the Mediterranean. specified activities, though seemingly humanitarian, not only violated the sovereignty of the states, but besides served as a feed for illegal migration networks.

The government's decision was met with criticism from leftist groups specified as the Green Party. Ms Britta Haßelmann referred to it as ‘dramatic’ and ‘catastrophic’, noting that this could origin paralysis in rescue operations at sea. However, this reaction shows that the real threat of uncontrolled immigration is ignored. Reducing financial support for organisations that have de facto supported the illegal arrival of migrants into Europe is simply a essential step in the fight to control our borders and guarantee the safety of German citizens and indirectly another countries.

The policy change is in line with the efforts announced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to tighten migration policy, which aims to reduce the influx of illegal immigrants. The CDU and SPD, working together within this coalition, are guided by the request to defend the German border against the influx of people who do not meet the asylum criteria and whose number has started to increase alarmingly in fresh years. This decision is besides a consequence to the increasing influence of AfD, which is becoming popular precisely as a consequence of the deficiency of an effective migration policy.

Also in the context of EU migration policy, this decision is of large importance. A Europe where countries with different levels of openness to immigrants have a migration policy needs decisive action to defend their borders. The common immigration policy, which makes it possible for hundreds of thousands of people to arrive illegally all year, cannot continue. Each country should have the right to decide who can come to its territory. Discontinuing backing for organisations supporting illegal immigration is simply a signal that Germany will defend its national borders and interests, putting citizens' safety first.

This decision, despite criticism from humanitarian organisations, is simply a step towards a more liable immigration policy that respects national sovereignty and ensures safety in the face of an expanding number of illegal immigrants who are increasingly challenging Europe.