In the first quarter of 2025, Germany deported over 6,000 individuals, with approximately 1,700 transferred to other EU countries under the Dublin Regulation.

Among those deported in 2025, a notable number included 1,339 women or girls and 1,118 minors.

Most deportations were conducted by air, with 5,216 individuals leaving via flights, while others departed by land and sea.

Critics, including Clara Bünger from the Left Party, have condemned the harsh methods of deportation, highlighting cases where families were forcibly separated and sick individuals were removed from hospitals.

Concerns have been raised that Germany's border controls and deportations may contradict European law and could push refugees to take more dangerous routes.

At the EU level, there are ongoing efforts to expedite asylum procedures and facilitate deportations, raising alarms about potential violations of fundamental rights.

The current deportation figures reflect policies from the previous government, although the new administration is intensifying repatriation efforts.

This surge in deportations is partly attributed to the CDU and CSU-led government's commitment to a stricter immigration policy, aiming to exceed last year's total of 20,000 deportations.

If the current trend continues, the annual total of deportations could surpass 24,000, marking a significant increase from previous years.

Researchers have criticized the deportation policy under Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, arguing it fails to address the root causes of migration and exacerbates issues for refugees.

Despite criticisms, some CDU politicians defend the deportation practices, asserting they are necessary when legal avenues have been exhausted.

The financial burden of deportations has been significant, with costs for charter flights to countries like Pakistan and Ethiopia reaching hundreds of thousands of euros.