Left Party Demands Halt to Deportations to Iran - German States Move to Protect Iranian Refugees Amid Rising Deportation Debate
Two German states have pledged to protect Iranian refugees amid growing concerns over human rights violations in Iran. Schleswig-Holstein and North Rhine-Westphalia, both governed by the CDU, announced measures to safeguard those fleeing the country. Meanwhile, political pressure is mounting in Thuringia to halt deportations entirely.
The Left Party in Thuringia’s state parliament has called for an immediate stop to all deportations to Iran. Their demand follows reports of worsening human rights conditions in the country. Migration policy spokesperson Katharina König-Preuss echoed this stance, urging stronger protections for Iranian asylum seekers.
Thuringia’s Ministry of Migration confirmed that no deportations to Iran have taken place from the state in the past two years. However, officials have stopped short of formally suspending future removals. Discussions are now underway about whether to implement a nationwide deportation freeze, similar to one considered in 2023.
No official government commission has been formed to address this issue. Instead, the debate has focused on regional actions and broader political pressure.
The two CDU-led states have already committed to shielding Iranian refugees from removal. Thuringia’s government continues to review its position, though no formal suspension has yet been declared. The outcome could influence whether a wider national policy is adopted.
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