Faeser deliberates on sending deportees to Afghanistan.
The discussion surrounding sending deportees to Afghanistan has resurfaced after a tragic incident occurred in Mannheim, where a police officer was killed with a knife by an Afghan citizen. As a response, the SPD and FDP factions have demanded appropriate action. The German government is now exploring how to deport criminals and dangerous individuals back to Afghanistan. Yet, there are warnings about falling into illusions.
Insiders in the Federal Interior Ministry have told Reuters that the government is assessing different approaches to facilitate the deportations of criminals and dangerous individuals to Afghanistan. "Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is extensively evaluating options for reinstating the process of deporting criminals and dangerous persons to Afghanistan," the Ministry sources stated.
"The wellbeing of Germany's security must override the living conditions of the affected individual," the statement added. "The idea of repatriating Syrians who engage in serious crimes or pose a danger is also being deliberated upon. Nevertheless, some cautions have been recommended, given the challenging security environment and the absence of a legitimate government in Afghanistan."
The political landscape is experiencing tension. While the SPD and FDP have asserted that deportations to Afghanistan should be an option once more, the Greens remained hesitant and didn't engage in the debate.
The Federal Interior Ministry highlighted the current existence of a comprehensive legislative committee that accelerates and increases deportation procedures, with a particular focus on those under the Islamic spectrum.
Safety risks in Germany
The inability of the Federal Police to support deportations to Afghanistan at present is because of a decision made by former Federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer in August 2021. However, the Ministry underlined the priority of deporting those who pose serious threats to public safety in Germany. If deportation is not feasible "for legal or practical reasons," the responsible state authorities are expected to remain vigilant and pursue relentless prosecution and, if required, employ additional measures to mitigate potential dangers.
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Despite the calls for deporting criminals to Afghanistan by the SPD and FDP factions, the Greens have remained cautious due to the country's challenging security environment and lack of a legitimate government. In response to the resurfaced debate, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is thoroughly examining potential solutions to reinstate the process of deporting dangerous individuals to Afghanistan, prioritizing Germany's safety over the individual's living conditions.
