Although Germany’s admission programs for Afghans are officially suspended, another group of Afghans is set to arrive on Tuesday, as part of a resettlement scheme introduced by the previous administration.
A flight from Islamabad–carrying several Afghan families–is expected to land in Hannover, marking the fourth such transport since Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) took office.
The operation follows three previous flights that brought dozens of Afghans to Germany via Pakistan and Istanbul. According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, around 1,900 Afghans with valid commitments remain in Pakistan. The Pakistani government has granted Germany until the end of the year to complete their transfer.
The resettlement initiative was originally launched by the previous leftist government which promised shelter to those awaiting relocation in Pakistan. The Merz administration had sought to halt the program, citing security concerns and the potential for misuse. However, legal challenges in Germany, supported by organizations such as the NGO Kabul Airlift, have allowed arrivals to continue.
At least 45,000 Afghans have already arrived in Germany via this route.
