Teona M. in Meißen: There is a risk of deportation despite successful integration!

Teona M. in Meißen: There is a risk of deportation despite successful integration!

The case of the Georgian Teona M. from Meißen is causing lively discussions in the region. Frank Richter, a committed civil rights activist and former SPD member of the state parliament, has dealt intensively with their situation, which could take a critical turn on October 29, 2025. Teona M., who has lived in Germany since 2022, faces the threat of deportation if she does not leave voluntarily by the end of the month. Her concerns are more than justified: In the Pankisi Valley, her home, she fears that her daughters, aged 11, 9 and 8, could become victims of forced marriage practices.

Teona M.'s asylum application was rejected, despite her efforts to build a new life in Germany. She has passed the B1 German test and the “Living in Germany” test and works as a cleaner in a supermarket. Her daughters attend school, speak German well and one of them even sings in the school choir. The family has integrated well into the community and has social contacts in the area, including a family friend in Klipphausen and a “German grandma” in Sörnewitz.

Petition process and hopes

Despite the current threat of deportation, Richter initiated a petition process in the Saxon state parliament. This process could potentially allow the family to obtain a residence permit, although it has not yet been completed. The Saxon Hardship Commission will look into the case, and Richter is hoping for a positive vote. With a two-thirds majority, the commission could ask the Saxon Interior Minister for a residence permit. However, all of this is happening under pressure from the immigration authorities, which have already made it clear that they want to push ahead with the deportation.

Frank Richter's commitment to the family is tireless. He is committed to countering their current threat and promises to inform the public about the family's fate. The Teona M. case exemplifies the major challenges that many migrants face in similar situations - from the search for security to integrative efforts in a new home.

A look into the future

What happens next with Teona M. and her daughters remains to be seen. The deadlines set and the ongoing procedures create a tense atmosphere. It turns out that the humanoid side of immigration policy is often overshadowed by bureaucracy. While judges and other supporters argue for more empathy and individual assessments, the outcome of the case remains uncertain. The setting in Meißen is therefore not only the place of a personal fate, but also an example of the challenges of today's society in integrating and dealing with refugees.

The public is asked to remain vigilant for further developments as Richter pushes to ensure that the fate of Teona M. and her daughters does not "go wrong." Perspectives and hopes depend on the decision of the hardship commission.