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Germany sees rise in number of people with tolerated status
The number of people living in Germany with a 'Duldung' (tolerated status) is increasing after a period of decline between 2023 and 2025. According to data from the Federal Ministry of the Interior, provided in response to an inquiry by Green Party MP Filiz Polat, 200,601 people held this status at the end of September.
Individuals with tolerated status are technically required to leave the country but cannot be deported at the moment due to specific reasons, such as illness, lack of identity documents, or family ties. As of September 30, a total of 256,873 people were classified as required to leave Germany.
The recent rise follows the expiration of the 'Chancenaufenthaltsrecht' (right of opportunity to reside), a law introduced by the SPD, Green, and FDP coalition in late 2022. This law allowed certain long-term residents to obtain a temporary residence permit to work toward permanent status. The Green Party is currently calling for more permanent residency perspectives for well-integrated individuals living under tolerated status.
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Federal Ministry of the Interior · Filiz Polat · Germany · Green Party · SPD
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Chancenaufenthaltsrecht applied to people who had resided in Germany for at least five years as of October 31, 2022. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] 256,873 people were required to leave Germany as of September 30. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] 200,601 people held a tolerated status in Germany at the end of September. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Chancenaufenthaltsrecht law came into effect on December 31, 2022. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de