KABUL: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has stated that although the new coalition government has halted its program for accepting Afghan refugees, this decision does not apply to individuals who had previously been promised acceptance.
The remarks followed a ruling by the Berlin Administrative Court, which favored an Afghan family that had been promised acceptance by Germany.
According to the court’s decision, the German government is obligated to fulfill its commitments and issue travel documents for these individuals.
Wadephul emphasized that the enforceable ruling will be carefully reviewed, and the government will act on it.
However, the court has permitted the government to refrain from accepting new asylum seekers.
The suspension of this program has left thousands of Afghans, particularly those residing in Pakistan, in uncertainty and concern as they await the fulfillment of promises made by Germany.
Following the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021, Germany and several Western countries initiated programs to evacuate at-risk individuals.
However, with the new government taking office in 2025, this program in Germany was halted. Nevertheless, the government has been compelled by legal and social pressures to uphold its previous commitments.
