asylum policy
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asylum policy
The entirety of the political principles, laws, and measures of a state or group of states that regulate how asylum seekers are treated and how asylum is granted.
Die Asylpolitik ist ein zentrales und oft umstrittenes Thema in der europäischen Union.
Asylum policy is a central and often controversial topic in the European Union.
The word is made up of 'Asyl' (asylum) and 'Politik' (policy/politics). The 's' in the middle is a so-called 'Fugen-s' (linking s), which connects the two parts of the word.
Die Regierung diskutiert eine Reform der Asylpolitik.
The government is discussing a reform of asylum policy.
'Asylpolitik' (asylum policy) is often described with adjectives such as 'restriktiv' (restrictive), 'liberal' (liberal), or 'human' (humane). Typical verbs are 'verschärfen' (tighten), 'lockern' (relax/loosen), or 'kritisieren' (criticize).
Menschenrechtsorganisationen fordern eine humanere Asylpolitik.
Human rights organizations are calling for a more humane asylum policy.
This word belongs to the specialist language of politics and the media. It is used less often in everyday conversation, unless people are specifically talking about political topics.
In den Nachrichten wurde über die neue Asylpolitik berichtet.
The news reported on the new asylum policy.
refugee policy
Flüchtlingspolitik covers the entire political approach to refugees, including, for example, admission, accommodation, and integration. Asylpolitik is narrower and focuses on asylum seekers, the asylum process, and the granting of asylum. Use Asylpolitik when these particular issues are at the center; otherwise, Flüchtlingspolitik is often more appropriate.
Die neue Asylpolitik soll die Verfahren für Asylsuchende beschleunigen.
The new asylum policy is intended to speed up the procedures for asylum seekers.
Die neue Flüchtlingspolitik soll die Unterbringung und Integration von Flüchtlingen verbessern.
The new refugee policy is intended to improve the accommodation and integration of refugees.
