The CDU politician Martin Modschiedler has been elected as the new Integration Commissioner by the Saxon state parliament. His parliamentary group had previously nominated Modschiedler unanimously. The election was held in secret at the request of the CDU parliamentary group. In the end, Modschiedler received 62 votes in favor. He had needed 61. 25 MPs voted "no", 30 abstained.
Lawyer with clear words
With the new office, Modschiedler wants to "clearly name problems, take concerns seriously and also set limits", he emphasized in a statement after his nomination. "There is no place for racism and xenophobia in Saxony. But there is just as little room in Saxony for religious fanaticism or asylum seekers who commit crimes here."
Modschiedler, born in Frankfurt am Main in 1967, has been firmly rooted in Saxony for many years. After studying law in Bonn and Mainz, he set up as a lawyer in Dresden. He has been a member of the Saxon state parliament since 2009, where he has been the legal policy spokesperson for his parliamentary group since 2014. According to his own statements, his political focus is on strengthening the rule of law and a reliable justice system.
