Since December, around 1,337 Syrians have returned to Syria voluntarily as reported by the German Interior Ministry. The German government has encouraged these returns and suspended asylum applications for most Syrians while assessing Syria's security situation. This initiative aligns with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's focus on reducing immigration. In addition to voluntary returns, the Interior Minister is pushing for the deportation of certain Syrians, starting with those who have criminal convictions. The government has allowed Syrian refugees short visits to their homeland to assist in their decision-making process regarding voluntary return.
As of the end of July, around 1,337 Syrians have voluntarily returned to Syria since the ousting of President Bashar Assad last December, according to the German Interior Ministry.
The German government encourages voluntary returns and has suspended processing asylum applications for most Syrians, citing a volatile security situation in Syria.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt aims to increase deportations of Syrians, starting with convicted criminals, as part of the government's focus on reducing immigration.
In April, the German Interior Ministry allowed Syrian refugees to visit Syria temporarily, aiming to help them make informed decisions about returning home.
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