A number of SPDAccording to one member of parliament, this is already happening “Spiegel” the report expressed concern about the “security package.” Scholz then explained that the measure would require a majority vote alone, otherwise he would have to “exercise his choice.” The Chancellor's statement was said to be interpreted as a threat to vote of confidence. Therefore, the vote on the “security package” can be linked to the survival of the traffic light coalition.
The planned “security package,” which the government approved last Friday, includes significant cuts in benefits for migrants who are required to leave the country. In addition, the expansion of the authority of the security forces in fighting radical Islamism, as well as the tightening of weapons ownership laws, especially those relating to knives.
Open letter and internal criticism
Dozens of SPD Bundestag members criticized the Chancellor's migration policy in an open letter and called on the parliamentary group to vote against the security package. The debate reinforces “racist and exclusionary narratives,” he said. There were also some critical voices in the group meetings themselves. According to participants' estimates, up to 30 MPs voted against the “security package”, according to “Spiegel”.