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Landlikes in the district of Northeim: dismantling or new challenges?
In the district of Northeim, 338 people currently live. A look back at deportations and the current migrant situation.
Landlikes in the district of Northeim: dismantling or new challenges?
In the district of Northeim there are currently 338 people who are subject to departure, such as the HNA reported. That is 39 less than in the previous year, which reflects the situation of migrants in the region. In the past 12 months, 120 people have voluntarily left the district. A gratifying sign, however, the challenge of the return remains, because in the period from September 2024 to August 2025, only 17 people were deported.
The deportations represent a compulsory measure that aims to remove people from Germany without a right of residence. Regulations on this are anchored in the Residence Act, which clearly defines the procedure for such measures. The Federal Center for Political Education points out that before the deportation, a written decision is issued by the immigration authorities, which gives the person concerned a period of time to leave the country voluntarily.
Removal status of the refugees
The district is mainly home to refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Somalia and Iraq. Currently, 588 refugees have a residence permit, which represents a decrease compared to the previous year, when there were 683. Of the 588 people, 538 have recognized refugee status and 438 are entitled to subsidiary protection. 225 people are banned from deportation.
- Gesamte Flüchtlingszahlen im Landkreis Northeim (Stand 28. September 2025):
- Gesamtzahl anerkannt: 588
- Anerkannte Flüchtlinge: 538
- Subsidiär Schutzberechtigte: 438
- Abschiebeverbote: 225
- Niederlassungserlaubnis: 128
The district's immigration authority applies for deportations to the Lower Saxony state reception authority, with the police providing support in enforcement. A common obstacle to carrying out deportations is the failure to find the people concerned and acts of resistance.
Deportation and legal framework conditions
The deportation regulations are not only a bureaucratic challenge, but also raise legal questions. In Germany there is the possibility of appealing against a deportation decision before an administrative court. If there are humanitarian reasons, such as serious illness or political persecution, a ban on deportation can be obtained. An interesting detail is that 4 of the 17 deported people were transferred to the relevant EU states under the Dublin III Regulation.
The situation is challenging for everyone involved. The returns require detailed planning and extensive security tests in order to maintain the human rights of the data subjects, while at the same time the legal requirements must be observed.
For further information on migration and asylum policy in Europe, please visit European Commission A helpful point of contact. Here the entire topic is considered at European level and it is shown how the various Member States deal with migration.