The German Interior Ministry confirmed the return of 81 Afghan nationals via a flight from Leipzig airport, marking the new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first deportation effort. The government plans to increase deportations following talks with the Taliban, despite not officially recognizing their government. The deported individuals are Afghan men with a criminal record who are required to leave Germany. This operation aligns with a coalition agreement that calls for deportations to Afghanistan, prioritizing criminals and those considered security threats.
"This morning, Germany is deporting 81 Afghan nationals to their country of origin as part of a collective repatriation effort. These are Afghan men who are legally required to leave the country and who have a criminal record in the past."
"The Federal Government is thus implementing an important agreement in the coalition agreement. This stipulates that deportations to Afghanistan will also be carried out, starting with criminals and those who pose a threat."
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