How does filing an asylum application in Germany affect pending extradition proceedings?

An asylum application does not automatically halt extradition but creates a parallel protection procedure. German courts must wait for the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) to determine refugee status before finalising extradition to the requesting country. If refugee status is granted, extradition to that country becomes legally impermissible under the Geneva Convention. However, courts may continue provisional detention during asylum processing, which typically takes 6–18 months. Strategic timing and coordination between asylum and extradition defence is critical to maximise protection.