RASC News Agency: Germany’s Ministry of the Interior has reported that in 2024, a total of 1,361 individuals were deported to Afghanistan. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized that the deportation of “criminal offenders” to Afghanistan will continue as part of the country’s immigration policies. According to German media reports, the number of deportations in 2024 significantly surpassed those recorded in 2023. A spokesperson for the Ministry revealed that between January and the end of November 2024, 18,400 individuals were deported from Germany, reflecting an approximate 12% increase compared to the 16,430 deportations carried out in 2023.
The majority of deportations in 2024 were directed to Georgia, a country officially classified by Germany as “safe.” More than 1,600 individuals were expelled to Georgia. “Safe countries” are defined as nations where there is no credible threat of political persecution, inhumane treatment, or degrading behavior, making them permissible destinations under international and German law. Turkey remained the leading country of origin for deportees, with over 1,700 Turkish nationals deported from Germany in 2024. Notably, a portion of deportees were not returned to their home countries but instead transferred to other European states responsible for processing their asylum applications under the Dublin Regulation. This was particularly the case for Syrian and Afghanistani migrants, whose asylum requests were redirected within the European Union.
According to Ministry data, of the 816 Iraqi nationals deported in 2024, 615 were sent directly back to Iraq. Furthermore, the Ministry noted a decline in the number of migrants entering Germany during the same period, reflecting the country’s increasingly stringent immigration policies. These statistics underscore a notable shift in Germany’s approach to immigration enforcement, with a marked rise in deportations targeting individuals from nations deemed secure or those identified as posing a security threat. The sharp increase in removals has reignited debates on immigration policy within Germany and across the European Union, as governments grapple with balancing humanitarian obligations against domestic political pressures.
