Germany’s interior minister announced plans to broaden deportation of rejected asylum seekers and introduced a rule that Ukrainian refugees must first draw on their own assets before accessing state assistance.
Germany to Increase Deportations
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said his government will expand the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, noting that if deportation to a requester’s home country is impossible, other safe regions could be considered.
Less Restriction on Deportation
The mandatory “link” that required a deportee to have a personal connection to a third country has been abolished, creating new possibilities for expulsion.
New Asset Rules for Ukrainian Refugees
Ukrainian refugees, now regarded legally as other asylum seekers, must first use their own assets before receiving state aid; the protected‑wealth ceiling is lowered to 200 €, meaning vehicles or expensive watches are likely deemed assets.
EU Calls Human Rights Convention Reform
Dobrindt discussed the ongoing debate over reforming the European Convention on Human Rights, noting that 46 Council of Europe members plan a political statement on migration and the Convention by 2026 and that 27 countries, including Italy, the UK, Austria and Denmark, currently push for stricter deportation rules.
