Government granted permission to temporarily halt legal actions against Afghanistan - Government granted authority to postpone legal actions against Afghans by the court
In a significant development, six Afghan families are set to travel to Germany today, supported by the German government. This comes after a temporary halt on the admission programs for local personnel and people at risk due to their previous activities, which was implemented by the new federal government of Union and SPD in May.
The case of one of these families involves a former high-ranking judge from Afghanistan and his wife and four children. The judge, whose application for visas was rejected in early summer 2025, citing the suspension of entry within the framework of the programs as the reason, was notified of the willingness to include him on a "transition list" at the end of 2022.
However, it's important to note that an expression of willingness to admit does not yet constitute a claim to a visa in the context of these programs. The federal government has the right to review whether the earlier political interest in admitting applicants still exists, as these programs are based on political decisions.
The Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg (OVG) has granted the federal government broad decision-making authority in the dispute over the issuance of visas for Afghans to enter Germany. This decision followed numerous pending proceedings from Afghan women and men fighting for the issuance of a visa.
The organization "Kabul Air Bridge" is partly supporting the Afghan individuals fighting for visas. The Foreign Office is in contact with those who have been deported.
Unfortunately, approximately 210 of the around 2000 people are among those who have been deported to Afghanistan. This has led to several Afghan women and men filing lawsuits in Germany to enforce their entry.
The OVG has made decisions in 28 expedited proceedings related to Afghanistan. The Foreign Office's appeal against a decision by the Berlin Administrative Court in an expedited procedure was successful.
As the situation continues to evolve, it's clear that hundreds of people, including the plaintiff judge, are currently waiting in Pakistan for their departure. Around 50 Afghan women and men are expected to arrive in Germany today from Islamabad, Pakistan.
Despite the challenges, the German government remains committed to supporting those in need and facilitating their legal entry and integration into the country.
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