Merz calls for return of Syrian refugees – threat of deportations!

Merz calls for return of Syrian refugees – threat of deportations!

In the current political debate in Germany, the return of Syrian refugees is increasingly coming into focus. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Germany to discuss the repatriation of Syrian criminals and the general situation in Syria. Merz made it clear: The civil war in Syria is over, which is why there are no longer any grounds for asylum for Syrian citizens in Germany. This reports ZDF.

According to Merz, many Syrian refugees will voluntarily return to their homeland to help rebuild the war-torn country. The deportations of those who refuse to return are pending and should be pushed forward. However, this raises concerns within the CDU.

Internal disputes and skepticism

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed skepticism about Merz's optimistic assessment and referred to the catastrophic infrastructure in Syria. He spoke of “very few exceptional cases” for the deportation of Syrian criminals, which earned him criticism from his own party. CDU politicians like Günter Krings in particular perceive Wadephul's reticence as too hesitant. These internal differences shed light on the challenges the CDU is currently facing n-tv reported.

In the current context, the number of Syrians living in Germany is also noteworthy: According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, 951,406 people from Syria were registered in Germany in August, 920 of whom were required to leave the country. This could further heat up the debate about deportations, while the debate about returns could become a purely political decision.

Vyushk with the future

Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was appointed interim president after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and was previously one of the most wanted men in the world, is also planning a trip to Washington. These developments show that the political discussions surrounding the reconstruction of Syria are in full swing and that Germany wants to get involved both internationally.

The debate about the return of Syrian refugees will continue to divide political opinion in Germany and it is already clear that opinions within the government vary greatly. The numerous aspects of this topic include the economic, social and humanitarian issues associated with the return of refugees.

The coming weeks are likely to be exciting, both for those involved in politics and for those affected. The aim will be to find a viable solution that meets both the needs of the Syrian population and the expectations in Germany.