Germany deporting Afghan and also is ramping up efforts to deport other foreign nationals convicted of crimes, with particular focus on individuals from Afghanistan and Syria, according to statements by Bavarian Premier Markus Söder. The renewed policy shift reflects broader changes in Germany’s immigration approach, especially in the Bavaria region.
Details on Germany Deporting Afghan
Söder stated that law and order must prevail, adding: “Foreign criminals must be decisively deported—even to Afghanistan and Syria. The principle is: more people should be deported, and fewer should be accepted.”
Bavaria has reportedly adopted stricter enforcement than other German states, signaling a broader hardline stance at the federal level. According to some Afghan residents in Germany, this reflects an increasingly tough attitude toward foreign nationals, particularly Afghans, who feel more targeted by these new measures.
Government Orders
Germany has granted greater authority to state governments in deciding deportations, especially concerning individuals labeled as criminal offenders under German law.
Najib Rahman Shamal, a political analyst, observed that Germany is tightening regulations on refugees involved in criminal activities, including stronger border controls and more severe legal restrictions.
Refugee rights activist Alireza Karimi criticized Söder’s remarks, calling them part of a trend that reflects harsh treatment of refugees in Germany. He noted that pushing for deportations to countries like Syria and Afghanistan — both considered unsafe by many international observers — marks a troubling shift in state-level policy.
The new wave of deportation efforts follows reports that 81 Afghan nationals were deported to Kabul on July 17, marking the second such flight this solar year.
This development has sparked debate among human rights groups and legal experts who point to international non-refoulement principles, which prohibit returning individuals to countries where they may face serious harm.
What’s Next
Germany’s evolving deportation policy comes amid growing domestic pressures related to migration, public safety, and political discourse ahead of upcoming European elections.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, August. 2nd, 2025
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