By Shumaila Aslam
Bureau Chief Pakistan
SNN News Finland
Germany deported 390 Moroccan nationals during the first half of 2026, according to official government data transmitted to the Bundestag. Morocco ranked as the sixth-largest nationality among those removed from Germany in that period.
The Federal Ministry of the Interior provided the figures in a written response to a parliamentary question from the left-wing Die Linke faction. The data covers January 1 through June 30, 2026.
The Overall Deportation Picture
Germany Deported carried out 9,663 deportations in the first six months of 2026. Türkiye topped the list with 1,565 nationals removed, followed by Georgia, Algeria, Syria, and Afghanistan. Morocco ranked sixth, just ahead of Iraq.
The pace remained high by recent standards. Germany deported 16,430 people in 2023, 20,084 in 2024, and 22,787 in 2025. The first-half 2026 figure suggests the overall annual total could remain close to the 2025 level if the second half follows a similar trend.
Official statistics released later in August indicated the first-half total was 18.2 percent lower than the same period in 2025, but still represented a sustained level of enforced removals. EU Pressed to Revive Frozen Russian Assets Plan reflects another area where European enforcement and cross-border legal mechanisms have been in focus this year.
Moroccan-Specific Figures
In addition to the 390 Moroccan nationals deported by citizenship, Germany deported 332 people specifically to Morocco, making Morocco the seventh most common destination. The difference reflects Moroccan nationals sent to other states, as well as non-Moroccans removed to Morocco.
Of the deportations to Morocco, German authorities used what the government classifies as “means of physical force” on 181 people. That was the second-highest figure for any destination, behind only Algeria. All 181 cases occurred on scheduled commercial flights.
Under the Dublin Regulation, Germany conducted 1,698 transfers in the first half of 2026. Sixty involved people whose country of origin was recorded as Morocco.
Broader Enforcement Pattern
Beyond formal deportations, 15 Moroccan nationals were subject to pushbacks at the border, and another 15 were among cases where planned deportations were aborted after handover to the Federal Police.
Of the 9,663 removals overall, most took place by air: 8,629 people. Land routes accounted for 1,002, and sea for 32. The removals included 1,931 women and 1,346 minors, of whom 16 traveled unaccompanied.
Federal states carried most of the operational responsibility. North Rhine-Westphalia ordered 1,931 deportations, Bavaria 1,513, and Baden-Württemberg 1,405. The Federal Police ordered 346 deportations and handled all 432 pushbacks.
Key Facts
- Germany deported 390 Moroccan nationals in the first half of 2026.
- Total deportations from January to June 2026: 9,663.
- Morocco was the sixth-largest nationality among those deported.
- Turkey led all nationalities with 1,565 removals.
- 181 deportations to Morocco involved physical force on commercial flights.
- 60 Dublin transfers involved Moroccan-origin cases.
- Germany Deported
FAQs:
How does the 2026 pace compare with recent years?
The 9,663 removals in the first half of 2026 followed 22,787 full-year deportations in 2025, suggesting a continued high level of enforcement.
Were minors among those deported?
Yes. Of the 9,663 removals, 1,346 were minors, including 16 unaccompanied children.
What is the Dublin Regulation role here?
Germany Deported conducted 1,698 Dublin transfers in the first half of 2026, including 60 cases involving people of Moroccan origin.
Political Context
Die Linke lawmakers said the data reflected a hardening deportation practice, pointing to family separations, the removal of sick people, and the use of restraints. The government’s parliamentary reply supplied the statistics but did not adopt that characterization.
The government also declined to name airlines used for removal flights, citing state interests and commercial concerns. That portion of the response was classified separately. Russia Imports Gasoline From Turkey for First Time shows how energy and transport links can shift quickly, even as European states tighten other cross-border controls.
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