Overview

• Kahlil El Z., a member of a criminal clan, was deported from Germany to Lebanon in March 2024 but has now returned to Berlin, seeking asylum.
• Despite a previous conviction for theft and violent crimes, El Z. is currently free in Berlin due to legal constraints preventing immediate re-deportation.
• The Berlin police and the Police Union have criticized the situation, highlighting flaws in the asylum system that allow such scenarios.
• The case has sparked a broader debate on the effectiveness of Germany's asylum and immigration laws, with calls for legislative reform.
• Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has faced criticism for the current legal framework, which some argue endangers public safety.