Germany Vows to Honor Visa Pledges for Afghans Despite Policy Changes

Germany Vows to Honor Visa Pledges for Afghans Despite Policy Changes
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Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to processing visas for eligible Afghans, even as its federal admission program remains suspended, Khaama Press reported. The decision follows legal pressure after a Berlin court ruled that the government must uphold prior relocation promises.

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul clarified that while the formal resettlement scheme is inactive, Germany will honor existing commitments. His statement came amid concerns from Afghan refugees and advocacy groups over delays, highlighted by a family’s prolonged wait for relocation.

Despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stricter immigration policies, Germany recently facilitated a flight bringing over 130 Afghan refugees. Rights groups urge continued support, warning that Taliban repression—particularly against women and minorities—makes resettlement vital. The debate over Germany’s humanitarian role persists as legal and political challenges shape its Afghan refugee policy.