Strife Between Israel and Iran Triggers Calls to Halt Deportations to Iran in Germany
Politicians Advocate for Temporary Suspension of Immigration Enforcement to Iran
The heated warfare between Israel and Iran is causing a stir in Germany, with increasing voices urging a cessation of expulsions for Iranian nationals.POLITICAL DEMANDS
Politicians from the SPD, Greens, and Left have thrown their support behind a respite from deportations to Iran amid escalating hostilities. Hakan Demir, an SPD representative, declared, "It'd be wrong to expel people to the Iran war now" (Spiegel). Green MP Filiz Polat echoed the sentiment, advocating for the federal government and state entities to ensure the safety of Iranian citizens in the current climate ("Spiegel").
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT BÜNGER'S APPEAL
Left MP Clara Bünger argues that Iran is of questionable safety, especially for opposition figures who are facing even more scrutiny from the regime ("Spiegel"). Bünger asserts that a deportation stop is both legally and morally necessary.
Fiedler from the SPD's parliamentary caucus, however, criticized the Greens' demand to halt the deportation of Iranian refugees in Germany. He asserted that there has been a decrease in deportations to Iran, with only 14 individuals deported in 2023 and five thus far in 2025 ("Stern"). Fiedler stressed that each deportation case is meticulously scrutinized for potential dangers, such as death or torture.
POLITICAL DIVIDE
While the conflict has intensified calls for a deportation halt, the SPD's Fiedler expressed concerns that the Iranian mullah regime could exploit the influx of refugees for its own advantage ("Stern"). Fiedler warned that the regime might attempt to infiltrate Germany with its own agents as misfortune strikes refugees.
WARFARE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND IRAN
Last week, Israel initiated a massive assault on Iran, targeting mainly nuclear facilities and military installations ("ntv.de", gut/AFP). Israel's declared intention is to dismantle Iran's nuclear program. Iran has lashed back, attacking Israel with rockets and drones.
Sources: ntv.de, gut/AFP
topics: Deportation, Iran, Iran Conflict, Israel War, Israel, Asylum Policy, SPDR, Alliance 90/The Greens, The Left, Germany
Insight: The German political landscape is grappling with the safety and humanitarian implications of continuing to deport Iranians, given the uncertain and precarious situation in Iran due to the Israel-Iran war. International organizations and political parties are concerned that returning asylum seekers and refugees could face grave dangers, including persecution, torture, and even death. The withdrawal of German diplomats from Iran and the closure of the German embassy in Tehran underscore the growing concern among political leaders and human rights advocates regarding the escalating crisis in Iran.
- The heated warfare between Israel and Iran has also sparked debates among EC countries, specifically Germany, with politicians from parties such as the SPD, Greens, and Left advocating for the suspension of employment policy relating to the deportation of Iranian nationals.
- Amidst the general-news of the Israel-Iran conflict and crime-and-justice concerns about the safety of Iranian opposition figures, German Member of Parliament Clara Bünger argues that a temporary halt in employment policy, including deportations, is both legally and morally necessary.
