Increased Deportations to Afghanistan Proposed, Without Financial Compensation, According to Dobrindt.
In the wake of the Islamic Taliban taking power in Afghanistan in August 2021, Germany has seen significant changes in its immigration policies. Two deportations of Afghans from the country have taken place since then, according to recent reports.
The Federal Government has been investing substantial resources in deportation flights, with 28 convicted criminals being deported to the Afghan capital in August 2021. More recently, in July 2022, 81 men, involved in homicides, sexual offenses, acts of violence, and drug offenses, were deported.
However, the Left Party has raised concerns about the Federal Government's actions, alleging that they involve working with autocrats. The party also criticises the cost of the deportation policy, claiming it to be excessive.
In contrast, only 38 people from Afghanistan have utilised the federal government's offers for voluntary, funded repatriation in the first eight months of this year. Additionally, the Federal Ministry of the Interior has reported five further voluntary returns to Afghanistan through state programs.
The Taliban did not receive any counter-performance for accepting a deportation in July, and the July deportation was mediated by the state of Qatar within the framework of the joint strategic security partnership. Confidentiality reasons prevent the Federal Government from commenting on the details of the agreement regarding the July deportation.
The Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), has announced plans to increase the frequency of deportations to Afghanistan. The government is also working towards establishing a permanent repatriation mechanism for Afghanistan.
It is important to note that Afghanistan remains the main country of origin for people seeking asylum in Germany. Meanwhile, countries with lower income than Germany, such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, have notably lower wage levels, while Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Luxembourg have significantly higher disposable net income per capita compared to Germany.
These developments in Germany's immigration policies and the ongoing situation in Afghanistan continue to be topics of ongoing debate and concern.
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