Germany Temporarily Halts UN Refugee Admissions During Coalition Talks

The suspension affects new applications under the UN resettlement program, with exceptions for advanced cases, highlighting political and international uncertainties.

Germany has paused new admissions of UN-resettlement refugees pending the outcome of coalition negotiations between CDU, CSU, and SPD parties.
The halt affects all new applications except for cases that are already in advanced stages, as confirmed by German migration authorities and the UNHCR.
Germany had committed to 13,100 resettlement places for 2024-2025 but has so far utilized only around 5,061 placements, raising concerns about unmet targets.
The resettlement program, active since 2012, provides refugees with a streamlined three-year residence permit without requiring an asylum application.
Uncertainty looms over the program's future, especially with fears of a potential U.S. withdrawal, as the country previously accommodated two-thirds of resettled refugees.