German health minister favors treatment over deportations after admitting up to 30% of asylum seekers are mentally ill and pose ‘security risk’

German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has warned that around 30 percent of asylum seekers arriving in Germany suffer from serious mental illnesses, with many experiencing psychotic disorders that could lead to violent behavior. Instead of advocating for stricter immigration policies to bar entry to those deemed dangerous, Lauterbach is pushing for a major reform of … Continue reading German health minister favors treatment over deportations after admitting up to 30% of asylum seekers are mentally ill and pose ‘security risk’