Nearly Half of Deportations in Germany Fail Due to Various Obstacles

New data highlights challenges in deporting out-of-status individuals, including lack of cooperation from origin countries and logistical issues.

In 2024, approximately 50% of planned deportations in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) were successful, while the rest failed due to various challenges.
Major obstacles include undercooperation from origin countries, individuals going into hiding, and logistical or legal issues such as incomplete documentation.
NRW accounted for 22% of all deportations in Germany, with over 4,400 successful returns, an increase of 777 compared to the previous year.
Voluntary return programs like REAG/GARP facilitated the departure of over 2,000 individuals from NRW, providing financial and logistical support for travel and reintegration.
Political leaders, including NRW's Minister-President, are urging the federal government to streamline deportation processes, particularly under the EU's Dublin Regulation.