Berlin Police Union Seeks Stricter Measures to Improve Deportation Success Rates

Berlin Police Union Seeks Stricter Measures to Improve Deportation Success Rates

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Berlin Police Union Seeks Stricter Measures to Improve Deportation Success Rates

The Berlin police union advocates for daily tracking of individuals in refugee shelters and increased use of detention facilities to improve deportation success rates, citing social media as a major challenge.

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Gewerkschaft Der Polizei (Gdp)Landesamt Für Einwanderung (Lea)
Stephan Weh
What solution does the GdP propose to address the issue of failed deportations?
The GdP proposes utilizing Berlin's detention facilities for deportation and suggests a joint center with Brandenburg at BER airport to ensure humane conditions during detention.
What is the GdP's suggestion regarding the use of detention facilities in Berlin?
In the first half of 2024, 516 deportations occurred in Berlin, with 395 following arrests. This represents a decrease from the previous year, partly attributed to the European Football Championship.
What is the main reason for the low success rate of deportations in Berlin, according to the GdP?
The Berlin police union (GdP) wants daily tracking of residents in refugee shelters to improve the success rate of deportations, citing early warnings via social media as a major obstacle.
What is the significance of the discrepancy between the planned and actual number of deportations to Moldova?
The Berlin police union attributes the low success rate of deportations to early warnings spread through social media and messenger services, enabling those slated for deportation to evade authorities.
How many deportations occurred in Berlin during the first half of 2024, and how does this compare to the previous year?
The number of successful deportations is significantly lower than planned. For example, only 42 people were deported to Moldova out of a planned 330, highlighting the challenges faced by authorities.