Dietmar Bartsch, a member of the Left party, has criticized the deportation of minors, arguing that it is counterproductive and harmful to children who are already integrated into German society.

Bartsch expressed particular concern over the increasing number of school-age children being deported, emphasizing the negative impact on their education and future prospects.

He further asserted that children who have become part of German society should not face deportation and should be allowed to continue their education, deeming their deportation a misguided policy.

The number of deportations from Germany has surged under the current government coalition, escalating from approximately 12,945 in 2022 to 20,084 in 2024.

In 2024, 20,084 individuals were deported, with 2,316 of them being minors aged between 6 and 18, which corresponds to a stable deportation rate of about 11.5%.

The trend of minors among deportees has remained consistent, with over 11% of deportees being children and adolescents, including 1,345 minors out of 11,807 deported in the first half of 2025.