The government has offered money to about 650 of the roughly 1,900 Afghans who have received entry permits. This was confirmed by the Federal Ministry of the Interior. So far only a few of them have reportedly accepted the offer.
Of the 1,900 Afghans in Pakistan who have been accepted by Germany, the government offered money to 650 Afghans who were included in the human rights and bridging program a few days ago. Elena Singer, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of the Interior told WELT.
They are primarily Afghans whose legal position is considered the weakest by the government and whose commitment can still be withdrawn after a long review process. They had to accept several thousand euros to voluntarily withdraw from the program. The black federal government halted an admissions program for highly vulnerable Afghans in May.
However, so far only a few of them have reportedly accepted the offer. Eva Beyer, a spokeswoman for aid organization Kabul Airlift, said so far a maximum of five families had accepted offers to leave the intake program in exchange for money.
He further explained that some Afghans who signed the agreement only did so because they had the prospect of visas for other countries, he told Focus. According to reports, a family could travel to the US, Beyer said. Afghans who don’t have that option would have to return to their home country if they sign a deal with the federal government.
The deadline has passed, but the exam is still ongoing
Germany’s bid deadline expired late Tuesday, but the Interior Ministry had not yet received any figures, the spokesman said. Not all tests have been completed. It is possible that many more Afghans will decide to accept the money.
It appears that Pakistan is no longer deporting its citizens as Germany has guaranteed that Afghans will leave the country by the end of December. However, if it fails, Pakistan can repatriate Afghans. This happened to 250 people in the summer, and the federal government was able to bring 20 people back to Pakistan.
Quite a few Afghans appear to have successfully filed lawsuits against the federal government. Of at least 117 urgent proceedings that have been accepted by the Berlin Administrative Court since mid-May, 49 have won in favor of the applicants.
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