Over 60% of Planned Deportations in Germany Fail in 2024

Despite new legislation aimed at increasing deportations, a majority of attempts remain unsuccessful due to various obstacles.

From January to September 2024, 61.6% of the 38,328 planned deportations in Germany were unsuccessful.
Common reasons for failed deportations include individuals going underground, court interventions, and logistical issues with deportation flights.
The German Bundestag passed a law in January 2024 to improve deportation efficiency, granting more authority to the police and extending detention options.
Sahra Wagenknecht criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz for failing to deliver on promises to enforce deportation laws effectively.
The imbalance between incoming non-protected individuals and those deported is cited as exacerbating issues like housing shortages and strained public services.