Germany has temporarily suspended its refugee resettlement program through the United Nations
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High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The Interior Ministry of Germany announced the decision on Tuesday, April 8, stating that the program, which has been active since 2016, is currently on hold.
This suspension comes at a time when a new coalition government is expected to be formed between the conservative CDU/CSU party, led by Friedrich Merz, and the Social Democratic Party. According to documents obtained by Rooters, the coalition parties have agreed to halt voluntary refugee intake programs, including the UN resettlement program, and not to launch any new programs.
Since 2016, Germany has been part of the European Union
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’s resettlement scheme, which transfers refugees identified by the UNHCR in countries like
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Despite this temporary halt, Germany had committed to accepting 13,000 refugees under the program in 2024 and 2025. The Ministry of the Interior stated that cases already in advanced stages, where specific commitments have been made, will continue to be processed.
The decision to suspend the program follows rising domestic pressure, particularly the increasing popularity of the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), and several
The suspension of the UNHCR refugee resettlement program in Germany reflects the growing challenges faced by European countries in balancing humanitarian commitments with rising political pressures. With the formation of a new government, the future of Germany’s refugee policy remains uncertain.
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groups have criticized the move, arguing that it will reduce the support available to refugees who have already been displaced by conflict. The halt in resettlement programs also raises questions about Germany’s role in the broader European refugee crisis.