Fiedler, the interior policy spokesperson for the SPD, argued that such visits could help refugees evaluate their prospects for permanent return. Support for exploratory trips was echoed by Green Party politician Polat and Left Party member Bünger. Conversely, CDU representative Throm criticized the notion, suggesting that those traveling beyond modern communication methods are not in genuine persecution, implying a potential loss of their protected status. AfD politician Curio expressed similar sentiments, reinforcing the opposition to these visits.