Germany deported 81 Afghan nationals, marking the second operation since the Taliban took power in 2021 and the first under Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government. The deportees, who had criminal records, received financial support, but critics express concerns over human rights violations in Afghanistan. The new government has implemented stricter migration controls and resumed deportations after a pause. A high-level meeting on migration challenges is scheduled with European counterparts. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)