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Germany's Interior Minister Tightens Borders, Talks Taliban for Deportations

Stricter border controls have halved asylum applications in Germany. Minister Dobrindt's talks with the Taliban aim to establish deportation procedures, but the official involved remains unknown.

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Germany's Interior Minister Tightens Borders, Talks Taliban for Deportations

Germany's Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has taken steps to reduce asylum applications, with a notable drop in September compared to last year. He has also initiated talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan to facilitate deportations.

The decrease in asylum applications can be attributed to stricter border controls implemented by Minister Dobrindt. In a significant move, he has dispatched officials to Kabul to engage in negotiations with the Taliban. These discussions centre around establishing regular deportation procedures to Afghanistan. Despite searches, the name of the official involved in these negotiations remains unknown.

Meanwhile, in Portugal, a new immigration law has been passed with backing from right-wing parties. This legislation has drawn criticism from left-wing members of parliament, who have labelled it as 'harsh'.

Germany's asylum numbers have halved in September due to tightened border controls and ongoing talks with the Taliban. In Portugal, a new immigration law, supported by right-wing parties, faces criticism from the left for its perceived harshness.

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