SPD Minister Defends Controversial Residence Requirement for Refugees

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In Brandenburg, recognised asylum seekers are supposed to have a particularly difficult time freely choosing their place of residence.The Refugee Council is strongly critical – but René Wilke remains harsh.

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Brandenburg's Minister for Social Cohesion, René Wilke, is sticking to the controversial residency requirement for migrants. He believes this will lead to better integration. "I pushed for the residency requirement and I'm sticking with it – even though there is criticism and valid arguments against it," the SPD politician told the German Press Agency. "But ultimately, the main goal must be to ensure the integration process by keeping it managea…