- Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has announced a review of the protection status for Syrian refugees, potentially leading to some being required to return to Syria due to improved conditions in the country following the ousting of President Bashar Assad.
- Well-integrated refugees who have contributed to German society may be allowed to stay, while others may be supported in returning to Syria. Criminal offenders and extremists will face deportation.
- As of 2023, approximately 973,000 Syrians were living in Germany, with about 712,000 having received refugee status. Many hold temporary stay orders that limit access to work and education.
- Syrian refugees have been naturalizing at a high rate, with 75,500 granted German citizenship in 2024, making them the largest group of new citizens that year.
- Following the fall of the Assad regime, Germany temporarily froze Syrian asylum applications, reflecting the changing political landscape and its impact on refugee policies.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has announced a reassessment of the protection status for Syrian refugees in Germany due to improved conditions in their home country following the recent overthrow of President Bashar Assad.
During an interview with the Funke Media Group on Jan. 5, Faeser suggested that some Syrian refugees who have sought asylum in Germany may now be required to return to their homeland. (Related: Christian Democrat Union chancellor candidate urges unemployed Syrian refugees in Germany to return to their homeland.)
"In accordance with our laws, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) will review and revoke protection if it is determined that, due to the stabilization of the situation in Syria, people no longer need this protection in Germany," Faeser said.
Faeser stated that well-integrated refugees who have made significant contributions to German society may be allowed to stay, while others will be supported in their return to Syria. Criminal offenders and individuals deemed to be extremists will face deportation.
The proposed policy would apply to those without residency rights related to employment or education and who do not choose to return to Syria voluntarily. However, those with residency for work or education purposes would be exempt.
"We have greatly expanded the legal options for this and will use them as soon as the situation in Syria allows," Faeser added, emphasizing the government's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of both Syrian refugees and German citizens.
Germany has become Syrian refugees' major destination since the civil war broke out in 2011
Germany has become a major destination for Syrian refugees since the beginning of the Syrian civil war in 2011.
The majority of Syrian refugees in Germany have sought and received some form of protection. As of the end of 2023, about 712,000 Syrians have been granted refugee status, including those with pending applications and those with temporary protection due to humanitarian reasons. In total, the German Federal Statistical Office revealed that as of the end of 2023, approximately 973,000 Syrians were already living in Germany.
However, the legal status of many remains uncertain, with many holding temporary stay orders that limit their access to work and educational opportunities.
A notable trend in recent years is the naturalization of Syrian refugees. In 2024, Syrian nationals accounted for the largest group of naturalized citizens, with 75,500 individuals granted German citizenship. On average, these new citizens had lived in Germany for 6.8 years before receiving their German passports. By the end of 2023, more than 160,000 Syrians had been granted German citizenship.
The influx of Syrian asylum seekers shows no sign of slowing down. In 2024, Syria was once again the most common country of origin for those seeking asylum in Germany, with almost 75,000 applications submitted by November. However, the situation took a dramatic turn on Dec. 9, when the BAMF announced to freeze of Syrian asylum applications following the fall of the Assad regime.
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