Relocation or moving to a new place - Rhine will confer with Taliban on forced removals.
The current Hessian Minister-President, Boris Rhein, has urged Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) to initiate talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan regarding the removal of dangerous criminals. He stated, "If anyone comes to this country because of its values, peace, or rule of law, and then harms or threatens these very qualities, they should leave the country, no matter if it's Syria or Afghanistan. Of course, we need to talk to those in power who can make decisions."
North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President, Hendrik Wüst (CDU), had also expressed a similar opinion. Rhein aligned with Wüst's stance, stating that they are currently in discussions with the Taliban over other matters. "I don't see why we should make a big fuss over this, as it would only strengthen the Taliban," the Minister-President continued.
Chancellor Scholz had earlier indicated a return to deportations to Afghanistan and Syria after a deadly stabbing attack on a police officer in Mannheim. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) is currently reviewing this.
In response to being asked if a potential repatriation agreement with the Taliban might involve payment, Rhein replied, "It's only practical to provide monetary resources to achieve our goals." He further expressed that he finds this acceptable.
However, critics argue against negotiating with the Islamic Taliban, who are unrecognized and should not receive any money that could potentially be used to bolster terror networks both in Germany and abroad. The Taliban have recently shown willingness to cooperate in light of the deportation debate.
