Germany’s efforts to deport more illegal immigrants is hitting an operational and fiscal roadblock, as official figures show that voluntary departures are now outstripping state-executed deportations. Despite significant financial expenditure, almost 9,000 removal attempts failed in the first six months of the year alone. The financial burden of these operations is highlighted by a number … Continue reading ‘The most expensive group deportation flight in German history’ – Deporting just 33 people cost EU taxpayers €518,000