Germany Plans Rwanda Deportation for Rejected Migrants: A New Migration Strategy

Germany’s Migration Commissioner, Joachim Stamp, revealed on Thursday that the country’s new plan would focus on managing migrants arriving via the European Union’s eastern border. The proposal comes amid growing pressure on the ruling coalition to address irregular migration following a deadly stabbing in Solingen last month, which was claimed by the Islamic State group. The incident has intensified far-right criticism of Germany’s migration policies.

Despite Germany’s long-standing reputation for welcoming refugees — having accepted millions over the past decade — the current government faces increasing demands to tighten border control and reduce the number of asylum seekers. Stamp suggested Rwanda as a viable destination for migrants due to existing facilities established by the now-abandoned British plan.

"Rwanda has publicly expressed its willingness to continue implementing this model," Stamp said on the **Table Media** podcast. Unlike the British version, Germany’s scheme would be overseen by the United Nations, providing a layer of international accountability.

One significant change to Germany’s proposal involves removing the "connecting element" within the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). Currently, CEAS mandates that asylum procedures be conducted in a country where the applicant has a social connection. Stamp believes this requirement complicates external asylum processes and advocates for its removal.

The broader European Union context is critical. Last December, EU member states reached a landmark agreement on new asylum rules to address the influx of irregular migrants. Though hailed as a breakthrough, the implementation of the agreement is expected to take until 2025. Stamp’s proposal for Germany to work with Rwanda could serve as an interim solution as the EU transitions to its updated asylum framework.

Germany’s push for externalizing asylum claims reflects a broader European trend of seeking solutions beyond EU borders. Whether the plan will face legal or political hurdles similar to the UK’s remains to be seen. However, Stamp's proposal signals that the debate over how Europe manages migration is far from settled.