Future of the Syrian refugees: return or stay in Germany?

Future of the Syrian refugees: return or stay in Germany?

After the surprising fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, there are new discussions in Germany about the future of the Syrian refugees. The situation remains tense, and the CDU parliamentary group leader in Rhineland-Palatinate, Gordon Schnieder, emphasizes the need for an orderly procedure for the returns. In a current statement, he expressed his skepticism about stable democratic development in Syria and emphasized the importance of waiting for the situation before decisions about the return of refugees. He pointed out that many Syrian refugees in neighboring countries do not intend to return to their home country, which is particularly true for the refugee camp in Lebanon and Turkey. This discussion is supported by the dramatic increase in Syrian citizens who live in Rhineland-Palatinate, where, according to N-TV, around 50,000 Syrians are registered, among them numerous social benefits.

The Vice Chair of the AfD parliamentary group, Sebastian Münzenmaier, agrees with this skepticism and speaks of the "dramatic dimensions" of state achievements for Syrian refugees. He demands a return program for those who are unable to make a living to relieve the social security funds.

Current situation in Syria and Germany

The situation in Syria itself remains worrying from Deutschlandfunk. Despite the change of regime, 90% of the population live in poverty, and millions are threatened with hunger. The debate about the return of around one million Syrian refugees in Germany has now started speed. Especially since the beginning of December 2024, when the Assad regime fell, Syrians living in Germany have expressed their cheers about this overthrow.

Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser presented a new plan for dealing with Syrian refugees. This provides for the protective grant to check. Suitable refugees who are well integrated, work and master the German language should therefore be allowed to stay in Germany. In contrast, rapid deportation is sought for offenders and Islamist elements. In addition, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) issued a decision -making stop for new asylum applications from Syria to keep an overview of the changed location.

numbers and perspectives

Approximately 975,000 people with Syrian roots live in Germany, many of them in Rhineland-Palatinate. Over 160,000 Syrians have achieved German citizenship in the past ten years. According to the latest statistics, 320,000 Syrians were awarded refugee status, while around 330,000 live under a subsidiary protection title. In recent years, Syrians have been regularly the most frequently represented group of asylum seekers in Germany, which was also confirmed in 2024 with around 72,000 initial payments.

The political landscape on this topic is divided. While parties such as the Union and the AfD make return claims loud, the Greens and the FDP are committed to ensuring that well -integrated refugees can remain in Germany. Critics fear economic disadvantages and warn of the consequences of possible returns, especially in the health sector, where Syrian refugees often work in systemically relevant professions.

In the Syrian community, the displeasure of the debate grows. Many demand more political support and discussions instead of concentrating on returns. The UNHCR also warns that a return to the uncertain situation in Syria is dangerous for the time being, despite the hope that the millions of fled Syrians could return to their homeland in the near future.