German Deportations Rise by 20% in 2024, Sparking Mixed Reactions

The federal government reports progress in deportations, but critics highlight unresolved challenges and humanitarian concerns.

Germany deported 18,384 individuals in 2024, a 20% increase from 2023, with Georgia and Turkey as top destinations.
The federal government attributes the rise to enhanced collaboration between federal and state authorities and new deportation policies.
Critics, including Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann, argue that the federal government has failed to implement key agreements with origin countries and accelerate deportations of criminals.
Challenges persist, including legal barriers, lack of travel documents, and logistical issues, which prevent many planned deportations from being carried out.
Humanitarian concerns have been raised over deportations to unsafe regions, while activists continue to resist deportations through civil disobedience.