Germany news: Deportations on the decline
Despite a decrease in overall deportations, more people were sent back to Turkey than in previous years. At the same time, Volkswagen is facing a fresh 'Dieselgate' trial. DW has more.
In the first nine months of 2026, the number of people deported from Germany decreased by nearly 19% compared to the previous year, according to the Interior Ministry. The ministry reported that 14,324 individuals were deported in the first nine months of 2026, down from 17,651 in 2025. Turkey was the most common destination for deportees, followed by Georgia and Algeria.
However, deportations to Syria remain challenging due to the political situation in the country, with only six people returned since the beginning of 2026. An interesting trend observed was the slight increase in the number of foreign nationals leaving Germany voluntarily, with 14,140 people assisted in their return to their countries of origin, up from 12,263 in the previous year.
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