Published: 29.01.2026
Since February 2026, the German government has been able to designate safe countries of origin by regulation. From June 2026, the mandatory appointment of a lawyer in deportation detention and exit custody has been removed.
According to the source, the changes simplify the designation of safe countries of origin and alter procedural safeguards for people detained pending removal or departure. They primarily affect asylum seekers and foreigners required to leave Germany, rather than ordinary labour or student migrants. For these applicants, the country of origin and the procedural stage may directly affect how the case is handled and how departure is arranged. Anyone considering asylum in Germany should take these rules into account when assessing the procedure.