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Winter deportation stop in Berlin

Asylum seekers from Berlin who are required to leave the country will not be deported to their home countries in the coming months. From Friday (December 22) until February 28, a winter deportation ban will apply for humanitarian reasons. According to the Home Office, people who have committed...

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A sign reading "Asylum" hangs on a wall in the state reception center for asylum seekers (LEA).....aussiedlerbote.de
A sign reading "Asylum" hangs on a wall in the state reception center for asylum seekers (LEA). Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Migration - Winter deportation stop in Berlin

Asylum seekers from Berlin who are required to leave the country will not be deported to their home countries in the coming months. From Friday (December 22) until February 28, a winter deportation ban will apply for humanitarian reasons. According to the Home Office, people who have committed repeated or serious crimes as well as so-called dangerous persons are exempt from this regulation, which has also been in place in previous years. For this group of people, quick and consistent repatriation has priority, it said.

Social Affairs Senator Cansel Kiziltepe(SPD) saw the ban on deportations as an important humanitarian signal. "Berlin is the only federal state that has regulated such a ban on deportations." The coalition agreement between the CDU and SPD states: "In winter, deportations should be avoided if weather conditions make this humanitarian."

Nevertheless, there has been disagreement about this in recent weeks and months. Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) had said in an interview that it was necessary to discuss with the SPD whether Berlin could still afford a winter deportation ban in view of the high number of arrivals and lack of accommodation for refugees. The SPD objected and referred to the coalition agreement.

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  1. The decision to halt winter deportations for asylum seekers in Berlin aligns with the coalition agreement between the SPD and CDU, which advocates for avoiding deportations during harsh winter conditions due to humanitarian reasons.
  2. Despite the controversial debate around winter deportation bans in recent months, Refugees who reside in Berlin and are awaiting deportation to their home countries will not be affected by this policy change.
  3. In the coalition agreement, the SPD has emphasized the importance of providing a humanitarian response to refugee situations, which is reflected in the ongoing winter deportation ban in Berlin.
  4. As part of the ongoing discussion regarding the financial implications of maintaining the winter deportation ban, Governing Mayor Kai Wegger (CDU) raised concerns about the city's ability to accommodate the high number of Refugees and asylum seekers, prompting disagreement within the coalition.

Source: www.stern.de

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