Federal Constitutional Court rules on Afghan admission stop
In December 2025 the federal government withdrew the previously granted admission promises for Afghan women and men who are persecuted by the Taliban in their home country. The measure was applied as a blanket admission stop for this group of people.
A group of affected individuals subsequently filed a complaint with the Federal Constitutional Court, arguing that the general exclusion violates the Basic Law and infringes fundamental rights. The court partially upheld the complaint and found that a general admission stop is not compatible with the Basic Law.
The ruling means that the federal government may no longer revoke admission promises without an individual examination. Each case must now be assessed according to the specific threat situation before a rejection can be issued.
The decision has immediate implications for the practice of immigration authorities and may lead to a revision of the current guidelines. Further details on the exact scope of the requirements are expected in the written judgment.