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2026

Germany 05/05/2026 National authorities

Federal Ministry of the Interior provides annual review of its activities
Germany 29/04/2026 National authorities

German-speaking Ministers of the Interior hold annual meeting
Germany 28/04/2026 National authorities

25 Afghan offenders returned via charter flight to Afghanistan
Germany 15/04/2026 National authorities

First ‘Unity Hub’ opens in Berlin to support Ukrainians
Germany 30/03/2026 National authorities

Chancellor Merz and Syrian President discuss migration and support
Germany 27/03/2026 National authorities

Bundesrat adopts CEAS adaption law
Germany 26/03/2026 National authorities

Germany and the Netherlands discuss cooperation for faster removals and border controls
Germany 26/02/2026 National authorities

Ministry returns 20 Afghan criminal offenders to Kabul
Germany 18/02/2026 National authorities

The Federal Office for Migration expands language and first orientation courses for asylum applicants
Germany 16/02/2026 National authorities

Federal Minister of the Interior extends border controls
Germany 12/02/2026 National authorities

Federal Ministry of the Interior publishes Q&As on changes to integration courses
Germany 09/02/2026 National authorities

BAMF issues circular to halt admissions to integration courses until further notice
Germany 02/02/2026 National authorities

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees records 60% more voluntary returns in 2025 than in 2024
Germany 28/01/2026 National authorities

BAMF publishes analyses of the admission programme from Türkiye and resettlement
Germany 21/01/2026 National authorities

Federal Cabinet adopts new law on designating safe countries of origin
Germany 12/01/2026 National authorities

BAMF publishes brochure with key figures in asylum for 2025
Germany 04/01/2026 National authorities

Federal Ministry of the Interior reports significant decrease in asylum applications in 2025

2025

Germany 23/12/2025 National authorities

Ministry of the Interior recommences the return of Syrian and Afghan convicted offenders to their country of origin
Germany 05/12/2025 National authorities

Federal Cabinet adopts new law on designating safe countries of origin
Germany 05/12/2025 National authorities

German Bundestag adopts new regulations on safe countries of origin
Germany 19/11/2025 National authorities

Displaced Ukrainians will receive benefits under Asylum Seekers Benefits Act instead of citizens' income
Germany 23/09/2025 National authorities

Presidents of administrative courts address issues related to proposed amendments to appeals
Germany 03/09/2025 National authorities

Federal Cabinet approves national implementation of CEAS
Germany 24/07/2025 National authorities

Government reports on the situation of unaccompanied minors in Germany
Germany 18/07/2025 National authorities

Germany returns 81 convicted criminals to Afghanistan
Germany 18/07/2025 National authorities

Zugspitze summit on migration: Interior ministers meet to discuss EU migration policies
Germany 11/07/2025 National authorities

Key figures on asylum for first half 2025
Germany 11/07/2025 National authorities

Bundesrat approves suspension of family reunification
Germany 06/06/2025 National authorities

Parliamentary debate on suspending family reunification for beneficiaries of subsidiary protection
Germany 04/06/2025 National authorities

Federal Cabinet approves draft law for designation of safe countries of origin by ordinance
Germany 07/05/2025 National authorities

Appointment of new Federal Ministry of the Interior
Germany 27/04/2025 National authorities

Federal Minister of the Interior meetings in Syria to discuss security and prospects for return
Germany 24/04/2025 National authorities

Germany and Colombia further strengthen their migration cooperation
Germany 17/04/2025 National authorities

Court decision on secondary migration of non-vulnerable international protection beneficiaries from Greece
Germany 03/03/2025 National authorities

Joint research report on living conditions and participation of Ukrainians in Germany
Germany 17/02/2025 National authorities

Opening of new Dublin Centre for faster transfers to responsible Member States
Germany 15/02/2025 National authorities

Germany and Ukraine sign MoU for Unity Hubs supporting Ukrainians in job search and possible voluntary return
Germany 12/02/2025 National authorities

First Dublin Centre established in Hamburg for transfers to responsible EU countries
Germany 12/02/2025 National authorities

Extension of border controls for additional 6 months to reduce irregular migration and smuggling
Germany 05/02/2025 National authorities

Findings of app-based survey on stay/return intentions among West African asylum seekers with tolerated stay
Germany 31/01/2025 National authorities

Bundestag rejects "influx limitation law" proposal
Germany 22/01/2025 International organisations

UNHCR position paper for federal election
Germany 16/01/2025 National authorities

Organisation of voluntary departures to Syria
Germany 16/01/2025 National authorities

"Unity hubs" to support Ukrainians in job search, language learning and possible voluntary return
Germany 09/01/2025 National authorities

Germany records a 30% drop in asylum applications in 2024