Arrived and transnationally connected: Afghan immigrants in Germany

Arrived and Transnationally Connected: Afghan Immigrants in Germany

The number of Afghans living in Germany has increased significantly over the last decade as a result of refugee arrivals. Many are still at the beginning of their integration process, but given the situation in Afghanistan, it is likely that they will remain in Germany for the long term. At the same time, they maintain transnational connections to their country of origin.

As part of the research project “Transnational Networks and Civil Society Activities in the Context of Forced Migration: Afghan and Syrian Communities in Germany”, the SVR’s scientific staff explored the experiences of Afghan immigrants in Germany: How have they settled in Germany? What challenges do they face? What do their social networks in Germany look like, and what connections do they have to Afghanistan?

The survey provides initial insights into the lived realities and transnational ties of the Afghan community. The data, collected via an online survey, also enables a comparison between Afghan immigrants who moved to Germany after the Taliban took power in 2021 and those who have been living in Germany for a longer period. This study contributes to a better understanding of arrival processes and transnational dynamics in the context of refugee migration, offering valuable contextual information about the experiences of a significant immigrant group in Germany.

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