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Germany’s Migration Policies Under Faeser: Deportations Rise, Reforms Reshape Pathways

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser highlights achievements in deportations, border controls, and EU asylum reforms as migration policy dominates Germany’s political discourse ahead of the Bundestag election.

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Overview

  • Nancy Faeser presented her migration policy achievements, including a record 20,084 deportations in 2024 and expanded border controls during her tenure.
  • Asylum applications in Germany dropped in 2024 to 229,751, reflecting a decrease compared to 2023 but remaining higher than 2022.
  • The 'Ampel' coalition implemented reforms such as reducing the citizenship timeline to five years and introducing the 'Chancenaufenthaltsrecht' for permanent residency.
  • Germany played a pivotal role in negotiating the Common European Asylum System (GEAS), set to process asylum applications at EU borders starting in 2026.
  • Political tensions over migration policies have intensified, with the CDU/CSU collaborating with the AfD on stricter measures, raising concerns over democratic norms.