German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has proposed direct negotiations with the Taliban to establish agreements facilitating the deportation of Afghan migrants, particularly those convicted of crimes, from Germany. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, Germany has severed diplomatic relations, relying on third parties to mediate discussions. Dobrindt emphasized that third-party mediation should not be a permanent solution and seeks a lasting agreement with the Taliban government. The move signals a policy shift as deportation flights to Afghanistan quietly resumed in August 2024. The German government aims to enforce deportations amid a large number of Afghan migrants subject to removal orders. However, the United Nations has strongly criticized Germany's plan, calling it inappropriate to return Afghans under the current conditions in Afghanistan, citing human rights concerns. The UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights highlighted that the situation in Afghanistan is not yet suitable for the return of deported migrants. The proposal has also drawn criticism from human rights organizations due to the Taliban's record of rights abuses, including the treatment of women and political opponents. Austria's Interior Minister Karner has expressed support for Germany's approach. The German government continues to face challenges in implementing deportations while balancing legal and humanitarian considerations.