Defies Sensible Judgment: Report Details Controversial Matter
In recent times, Germany has seen a contentious debate surrounding the deportation of individuals who have integrated into society, contributed to their communities, and even been loved by those around them. This is a result of the country's tightening migration policies, legal restrictions, and stricter enforcement measures that prioritize border security and control over humanitarian considerations.
Take the case of Amira, an Afghan woman who worked as an educator in an Offenbach kindergarten. Despite her popularity among the children and being just short of official recognition as a skilled worker, Amira found herself living in a reception center in Lithuania after being arrested and deported. Her sisters, who remained in Germany, were prevented from being deported due to investments made in their education.
Similarly, Ramzi Awat Nabi, a student in Germany, was deported to Iraq last week despite living in the country for 7 years, graduating from high school with an average grade of 1.5, and studying building and energy engineering in Stuttgart. His lawyer stated that the only possibility for his client to return to Germany in the foreseeable future is with a student visa, which would require him to pay for his own deportation costs.
Idar, another individual faced with deportation, was picked up at home and put in detention at Easter. He was deported to Morocco on May 6, despite speaking fluent English, French, Ukrainian, and German, and having secured an apprenticeship contract as an elderly care assistant, with training set to start on September 1. The authorities suggested Idar could re-enter Germany, but only if he paid for his detention and deportation costs, approximately 7,000 euros. As of the article's publication, a petition for Idar's return has garnered 28,000 signatures.
These cases highlight a broader issue: the prioritization of security and migration control over individual cases. Germany has extended strict internal border checks and boosted deportations as part of a broader crackdown on illegal migration and security concerns under the conservative-led government. This includes pushbacks at borders and more frequent deportations even of individuals who may have claims to asylum or integration.
The July 2025 amendment to the German Residence Act suspends family reunification for refugees with subsidiary protection for two years. This reflects a policy shift toward “restricting migration” alongside “controlling migration,” affecting families and individuals who might otherwise gain or maintain legal status.
Moreover, Germany has seen a significant rise in deportations since 2022, with nearly double the number expected in 2025, reflecting stricter enforcement even as the number of people officially required to leave decreases. Deportations focus on rejected asylum applicants, including those from countries deemed "safe" or with criminal records, limiting chances for continued residence even if individuals have integrated or contributed.
Courts sometimes block deportations when they violate EU asylum laws, indicating a contested legal landscape that affects who ultimately can stay. The consensus to deport as many people as possible prevails in most immigration authorities, not just since former Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced his "deportation offensive".
Amira's colleagues suggest a return possibility via a work visa and call for the "recognition of engagement, training, and lived integration in asylum and residence law procedures". This underscores the need for a more balanced approach to immigration policy, one that values the contributions of individuals like Amira and Idar while ensuring the security of the nation.
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/german-court-blocks-deportation-iranian-asylum-seeker-2021-08-17/ [2] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-deportations-on-the-rise-as-migrant-policies-tighten/a-59008627 [3] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-deportations-on-the-rise-as-migrant-policies-tighten/a-59008627 [4] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-suspends-family-reunification-for-refugees-with-subsidiary-protection/a-59039705 [5] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-suspends-family-reunification-for-refugees-with-subsidiary-protection/a-59039705
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