Interior Minister Nancy Faeser responded to Sommer's remarks, asserting that the focus on humanitarian quotas is not new and emphasizing that it is not a viable standalone solution to manage migration and war refugees.

Sommer's proposal has sparked outrage among the Green Party, which has called for the Interior Ministry to take action against him.

In ongoing coalition negotiations between the CDU and SPD, there remains a divide over future migration and asylum policies, with the CDU supporting quotas and the SPD advocating for individual asylum rights.

He suggests that humanitarian admissions should consider both humanitarian aspects and the labor market's capacity for integration, proposing that those who enter Germany unlawfully should not have the prospect of residency rights.

Sommer proposes that the EU adopt a humanitarian quota system, allowing for the annual admission of approximately 150,000 refugees, with member states negotiating specifics such as origin and numbers.

He asserts that the current asylum system is 'irresponsible' and has led to increased concerns about terrorism and social unrest in Europe, advocating for a political course change.

Konstantin von Notz, a Green Party interior politician, suggested that Sommer's comments threaten foundational principles of the constitution and could lead to formal complaints against him.

Hans-Eckhard Sommer, the President of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bamf), is facing calls for resignation from Green and Left politicians after he advocated for a radical shift in asylum policy towards humanitarian admissions via quotas.

Thorsten Frei, a CDU parliamentarian, expressed support for Sommer's proposed policy shift, indicating prior discussions on similar ideas but confirming they hadn't been addressed in current coalition negotiations.

Faeser emphasized that the SPD will not compromise on asylum rights and highlighted the positive outcomes of the previous government’s migration policy.

Sommer criticized the current European asylum system as being cynical, stating it primarily attracts young men from the middle class while leaving vulnerable groups like women and families with limited access to asylum.

Left Party member Clara Bünge criticized Faeser for not removing Sommer upon taking office, stating that anyone undermining the core functions of the Bamf should resign.