Germany is considering deportations of Afghans to their homeland now controlled by the Taliban. A former head of foreign intelligence, August Hanning, met with former Afghan president Hamid Karzai regarding this matter. Hanning mentioned no official authorization for his discussions but indicated the importance of creating a supervised area in Afghanistan for returning migrants. Germany previously ceased deportations after the Taliban regained power in 2021 and has only engaged indirectly with the Taliban. The issue of migration has risen as a critical concern amid political shifts in Germany.
Hanning noted that he had "no official mandate" from the German government, indicating that his discussions with Karzai were informal. He emphasized the importance of developing a method for returning Afghans to their homeland by establishing a supervised area in Afghanistan.
Germany’s interior minister has expressed intent to connect directly with the Taliban to create a deportation plan, aiming particularly at Afghan criminals, a move criticized by the United Nations.
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