• Mon, May 5, 2025

Germany halts Afghan refugee admission flights pending new government decision

Germany's outgoing government has suspended flights for voluntary admissions of Afghan refugees for two weeks pending a decision by the next government on how to proceed, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Earlier this month, the future governing coalition of conservatives and Social Democrats (SPD) agreed to curb irregular migration, reflecting a mounting public backlash after several violent attacks by migrants as well as increasing pressure on housing and other infrastructure. After the
Germany has temporarily suspended the admission of refugees from Afghanistan due to a sharp increase in arrivals, with over 7,000 Afghans entering the country in the first three months of 2023, a significant rise from the previous year. This decision comes amidst challenges in processing asylum applications and providing adequate housing, prompting the German government to call for a reevaluation of its refugee policy. The suspension aims to manage the current influx and ensure that the country can handle the situation effectively, while also urging the European Union to develop a more cohesive approach to the refugee crisis.

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