Overview

• Germany deported 6,151 people in the first quarter of 2025, marking a sharp increase compared to previous years.
• Approximately 1,700 of these deportations were Dublin transfers, returning asylum seekers to the first EU country they entered.
• The top destinations included Turkey, Georgia, France, Spain, and Serbia, with Turkey receiving the highest number of deportees.
• Over one-third of deportations were carried out via expensive charter flights, with some costs exceeding €400,000 per flight, partially funded by Frontex.
• Criticism has arisen over the handling of deportations, including allegations of harsh enforcement practices and the impact on vulnerable individuals.