German police have sent a strong message to outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

The German Police Union (DPolG) has demanded the immediate suspension of the federal government’s Afghan resettlement program, citing security concerns and inconsistencies in the identity verification process of new arrivals.

In an urgent letter addressed to Scholz, the union highlighted serious security shortcomings in the program since its inception, claiming that many Afghan applicants have presented forged documents to obtain entry permits.

The union also noted that according to reports, the next flight scheduled to to return from Islamabad to Berlin will have 157 Afghan refugees on board, with only two or three of them actually having worked with the German military.

„The current process, in which travel documents are issued to foreigners even when their identity cannot be verified beyond doubt, is extremely risky and irresponsible,”

Heiko Teggatz, the federal chairman of DPolG, warns. He added that, „given the tense security situation regarding Islamist terrorism, such procedures are unacceptable”.

One of the main concerns raised in the letter is that the selection process is handled by NGOs operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan, which, according to Teggatz, has led to major inconsistencies in identity verification.

Reports indicate that Afghan nationals have obtained travel documents at the German Embassy in Islamabad using forged birth and marriage certificates. Additionally, Taliban-issued so-called proxy passports—which are not recognized internationally—are allegedly also being used as travel documents.

Teggatz claims that, despite the involvement of German embassy staff in Islamabad, individuals presenting false or altered documents are not automatically excluded from the program. Instead, authorities reportedly rely on an „alternative verification” assessment when issuing foreign travel documents (Rafa) and granting the required visas. „In many cases, individuals with dubious documents are still permitted to travel. This raises serious security concerns,” Teggatz stated.

On February 25, a group of 155 Afghans arrived in Berlin—the first group to be transported since election results secured power for Germany’s establishment parties, CDU and SPD, which are expected to form a coalition government. Flights for Afghan refugees had been paused before the elections due to immigration-related concerns and political considerations. The decision followed a series of high-profile crimes committed by Afghan nationals, which amplified fears that further arrivals could strengthen support for the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.