German media, citing the German Interior Ministry, reported that Berlin will arrange only one more charter flight for Afghan refugees. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that no new commitments for refugee acceptance have been made.
On Tuesday, March 18, reports revealed that the Interior Ministry had informed Leif-Erik Holm, a representative of the nationalist AfD party, about the plan.
Heiko Teggatz, head of the German Federal Police Union, voiced concerns about resettlement programs. He claimed that NGOs were encouraging Afghans to participate and advising them on ways to mislead authorities.
The Interior Ministry reiterated that no new refugee acceptance promises had been made. A ministry spokesperson stated that ongoing resettlement programs include support for local staff and at-risk individuals under the human rights framework.
Criticism of Germany’s refugee policy has increased following the recent transfer of 287 Afghans on two flights from Islamabad to Berlin.
The German government has not clarified whether additional flights will be arranged for the 2,800 Afghan refugees still waiting to enter the country.
