No need for adjustments in crime statistics, asserts Maier

Crime statistics remain unaltered, according to Maier - Crime rate remains unchanged, no adjustments necessary

In a recent discussion held in Erfurt, Germany, the Interior Minister of Thuringia, Georg Maier (SPD), has rejected a proposal to record dual citizenships in the nationwide crime statistics. This proposal was initially put forth by Herbert Reul, the Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia (CDU).

Contrary to some speculations, this proposal does not relate to the uniform crime statistics in Germany as a whole. It also does not involve a change in the mention of nationalities of suspects in the statistics. Currently, for individuals with both German and another nationality, only the German one is recorded in the nationwide crime statistics.

Herbert Reul, in his proposal, suggested recording dual citizenships in crime statistics. However, it appears that recording multiple nationalities in crime statistics is not currently part of the plan. Maier, on the other hand, does not see a need to change the nationwide uniform crime statistics, as he stated to the German Press Agency in Erfurt.

Despite Maier's rejection of the proposal, the CDU party in Thuringia has endorsed the initiative from North Rhine-Westphalia regarding the recording of dual citizenships in crime statistics. It is important to note that this discussion does not involve a change in the political party affiliation of the individual involved, which is Georg Maier (SPD).

Maier has made it clear that he does not propose a change in the mention of nationalities of suspects in crime statistics. His statement reiterates the current practice of recording only the German nationality in the nationwide crime statistics.

This disagreement between the Interior Ministers of Thuringia and North Rhine-Westphalia highlights the ongoing debate about the importance and implications of recording dual citizenships in crime statistics in Germany. As the discussion continues, it is crucial to maintain a clear understanding of the facts and the potential impact of any changes to the current system.