Chancellor Scholz Pledges Tough Measures on Deportation Following Mannheim Attack

Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany will resume deporting criminals from Afghanistan and Syria after a knife attack by an Afghan immigrant killed a police officer. His speech, emphasizing security, comes ahead of European elections as the country debates migration policies amidst rising far-right movements.

In a decisive move, Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed on Thursday to reinstate the deportation of criminals from Afghanistan and Syria following a shocking knife attack by an Afghan immigrant in Mannheim. The incident, which resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to four others, has sent ripples of outrage across Germany.

Addressing the parliament just days before critical European elections, Scholz expressed his indignation at the crime, emphasizing the need for stringent security measures. 'Serious criminals and terrorist threats have no place here,' he asserted, garnering applause from lawmakers. The 25-year-old assailant, who sought asylum in Germany in 2014, has reignited the debate on migration and deportation policies in the country.

Scholz's statements come as the nation faces mounting pressure from far-right populists exploiting migration concerns to gain electoral support. The Chancellor outlined plans to enable deportations to Afghanistan's neighboring countries and to potentially resume deportations to Syria, despite the fragile security situations there. However, the practical execution of these plans remains uncertain due to bureaucratic hurdles and diplomatic challenges.

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