German Opposition Calls for Halt to Afghan Refugee Flights Until New Government Forms

The CDU/CSU criticizes the transparency and security of Germany's Afghan refugee intake, urging decisions to be deferred to the next government.

The CDU/CSU has demanded a suspension of flights bringing Afghan refugees to Germany until a new federal government is in place.
Opposition leaders argue that decisions on Afghan refugee admissions should be made by the incoming government, not the outgoing foreign minister Annalena Baerbock.
Concerns have been raised about the transparency and reliability of the selection process for refugees under Germany's federal admission program.
The German Foreign Ministry stated that all individuals admitted have undergone thorough security checks and interviews by German authorities.
Recent flights have brought hundreds of vulnerable Afghans to Germany, with many arriving through various humanitarian and protection programs.