Overview

• The German government plans to institutionalize regular deportation flights to Afghanistan and Syria, building on a successful operation in summer 2024.
• Thorsten Frei, CDU parliamentary leader, emphasized the feasibility of large-scale deportations following the August 2024 flight that deported 28 male offenders to Afghanistan.
• Approximately 200,000 tolerated asylum seekers, out of 240,000 individuals legally required to leave Germany, are expected to be compelled to depart voluntarily or through enforcement.
• The coalition agreement between the Union and SPD includes measures such as temporary detention (Ausreisegewahrsam) and mandatory cooperation from airlines to facilitate deportations.
• The government aims to increase diplomatic pressure on origin countries, using tools like visa policies and economic cooperation, to ensure compliance with international obligations.