Germany's Bid for Direct Deportation Talks with Afghanistan
- Germany resumed deporting Afghan nationals in August 2024 after a pause due to the Taliban takeover, with support from key regional partners.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt expressed a desire to negotiate a direct agreement with the Taliban for deportations.
- In 2024, there were 34,149 Afghan asylum applications in Germany, highlighting a significant migration issue.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz committed to deporting individuals to Afghanistan and Syria.
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In order to facilitate deportations to Afghanistan, Interior Minister Dobrindt wants to have direct talks with the Taliban. The SPD expresses concerns and warns against legitimising Islamists.
Austria had long hesitated to deport people to Syria. Obviously, this practice is now over: Vienna led a criminal back - and more are to follow. Germany's Interior Minister Dobrindt is also working towards this.
Federal Minister Dobrindt wants to reach an agreement with the Taliban on the admission of deported Afghans. Third parties are still needed to hold talks with the government in Kabul, the CSU politician told the magazine "Focus". However, this should not be a permanent solution.


Germany to seek direct contact with Taliban on deportations
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