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Germany carries out fourth post-war deportation to Syria, signalling tougher removal policy

Germany carries out fourth post-war deportation to Syria, signalling tougher removal policy

Germany has deported a 29-year-old convicted drug offender to Damascus, the fourth such removal since Berlin resumed Syrian deportations in December 2025. The Interior Ministry says only serious criminals are affected, but NGOs warn of human-rights risks. Companies with Syrian staff or travellers should expect stricter checks and review compliance procedures.

Jan 22, 2026
Baden-Württemberg records all-time high in criminal deportations as federal ‘migration turnaround’ gathers pace

Baden-Württemberg records all-time high in criminal deportations as federal ‘migration turnaround’ gathers pace

Baden-Württemberg deported 1,046 convicted offenders in 2025, a record high and part of 3,397 total removals, according to newly released state data. Officials call it evidence that Germany’s tougher migration stance is working; critics fear due-process shortcuts. The spike signals to employers that foreign staff who lose legal status face much faster expulsion.

Jan 22, 2026

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