Upholding Sovereignty: Why Germany Is Right to Deport Foreign Activists

The Times

Germany’s decision to deport four foreign nationals involved in a disruptive protest at Berlin’s Free University is not only lawful but entirely justified. The individuals—two Irish citizens, one Pole, and an American—are guests in Germany. When they cross the line from peaceful protest into illegal activity, such as masked property damage, they violate not only laws but the public trust afforded to them as non-citizens.

The ongoing criminal proceedings—though still unresolved—do not negate the Immigration Office’s right to act in the nation’s interest. Deportation is not a criminal penalty; it is an administrative tool to protect public order and uphold sovereignty. Every nation has the right to determine who may stay within its borders, particularly when foreign residents engage in politically volatile acts that risk inflaming public sentiment.

The invocation of Staatsräson, Germany’s state doctrine of solidarity with Israel, is not merely symbolic. It reflects a deeply rooted commitment forged in the aftermath of history’s darkest chapter. Foreigners who wilfully challenge this tenet on German soil cannot expect leniency.

These deportations do not threaten free speech—they reinforce accountability. Germany, like any sovereign state, is under no obligation to tolerate activism that undermines its societal cohesion or foreign policy principles. The rule of law must prevail over imported ideological zeal.

For the sake of public order, and in defence of its national values, Germany’s Immigration Office has acted appropriately. The message is clear: respect the host country—or prepare to leave.