Germany is set to bring in thousands of Afghan migrants on taxpayer-funded charter flights just days after the election, with Berlin, Leipzig, and Hannover as their destinations. Originally, these flights were planned before the vote, but after Afghan-linked terror attacks in Aschaffenburg and Munich, the government quietly pushed them back.
A total of 3,500 Afghans will now arrive a week after the election, a move announced by the Foreign Ministry, led by Green Party politician Annalena Baerbock. While she cited “logistical reasons,” critics argue the delay was purely political, with NGOs accusing the government of bowing to public pressure.
For now, these migrants remain in Pakistan, where they’ve been temporarily housed, costing millions of euros in support and accommodation. The German government had assured Pakistan they’d relocate them by March 31, but due to flight shortages, some Afghans have already been deported back to Afghanistan instead.
Over the past three and a half years, Germany has flown in 36,000 Afghans, claiming they assisted the Bundeswehr before its 2021 withdrawal. However, a scandal erupted when Germany’s embassy in Pakistan was pressured to issue visas based on forged documents—a matter still under criminal investigation in Berlin and Cottbus.
To deflect attention from the latest arrivals, Germany’s left-liberal government is scrambling to stage a last-minute deportation flight to Afghanistan—a pre-election PR stunt. The last time something similar happened was in August 2024, just before key state elections. Then, only 24 Afghans were deported, but it garnered significant media coverage.
Germany’s Afghan population has long struggled with high crime rates, poor integration, and rampant unemployment. Beyond the recent terror attacks, they’ve been linked to numerous violent crimes, including assaults, rapes, and murders. Despite these concerns, the government appears determined to continue mass relocation efforts, leaving many Germans questioning the long-term consequences.
