Chancellor Scholz supports deporting Afghan and Syrian criminals

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced plans to amend regulations to facilitate the deportation of serious criminals from countries such as Afghanistan and Syria. This decision follows a recent knife attack in Mannheim, where an Afghan national was involved in the stabbing of several people, including a police officer. Scholz emphasized that Germany will not tolerate religious extremists and criminals exploiting refugee protection laws. He also mentioned that the country would not accept the glorification of terrorism, which would now constitute a serious reason for deportation.

The Interior Ministry is currently working on the legal and practical steps necessary to implement these changes, including discussions with neighboring countries. Scholz highlighted that the safety and security of Germany take precedence over the protection interests of the perpetrators, even if they come from high-risk areas. The move aims to address public security concerns and ensure that those who pose a threat to national security can be repatriated to their home countries.