Overview

• The German government has confirmed its legal obligation to proceed with the admission of vulnerable Afghans, with three charter flights scheduled from Pakistan in April.
• Critics from the CDU, including Armin Schuster and Carsten Linnemann, accuse outgoing Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock of pushing polarizing decisions before leaving office.
• The CDU-led coalition, expected to take power in May, plans to end the special intake program, raising uncertainty for 2,600 Afghans with valid admission promises.
• Concerns over local municipality strain and the adequacy of security checks for incoming Afghans have intensified the political debate.
• The program, initially designed for 18,000 individuals, has faced delays and reduced arrivals, with only 964 Afghans admitted by late 2024.