Cologne City Court rejected the appeal filed by a Syrian asylum seeker against the rejection of his asylum application, ruling that he is no longer subject to persecution by the Assad regime or by the current authorities in Syria. Moreover, he is eligible to receive support from the voluntary return program designated to assist Syrians…
The latest report of the Federal Statistical Office revealed a substantial decline in the number of Syrians entering Germany since the beginning of 2025. In addition, the number of Syrians leaving the country has risen significantly throughout 2025. From January to September 2025, about 40,000 Syrians entered Germany, a figure 46.5% lower than during the…
Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt seeks to reach an agreement with Syria to resume the deportation of rejected asylum seekers. He stated that talks with the Syrian government will begin soon, adding: “We aim to conclude an agreement with Syria this year, and then deport criminals first, followed by those who have no…
The number of Syrians returning to their country has declined since the beginning of 2025. According to figures from the Federal Ministry of the Interior, only 1,867 Syrians had departed by the end of last August with support from Germany’s return financing program. By the end of May, the number of beneficiaries stood at just…
The Higher Regional Court in Frankfurt sentenced a Syrian doctor to life imprisonment after being convicted of committing acts of torture and war crimes in Syria. The court stated that the severity of the crimes excludes the possibility of his release after 15 years. Frankfurt’s investigative authorities accused the defendant of killing and severely torturing…
Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt stated that he seeks to reach an agreement with the Taliban government on the deportation and repatriation of Afghans directly to Afghanistan. “There needs to be a third party to hold talks with Afghanistan. But this cannot be a permanent solution,” the Minister said. He added, “I expect…
The Federal Ministry of the Interior announced that 464 Syrians have left Germany through the subsidized voluntary return program, which was launched earlier this year to encourage Syrian refugees and asylum seekers to return home following the fall of the Assad regime. Under the program, the German government provides €200 per person for travel, and…
The Social Democratic Party’s internal working group on migration and diversity has proposed the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Migration and Community Participation. In a newly released policy paper, the group recommended creating this new ministry to oversee issues related to migration, civic engagement, and the promotion of democratic values. According to the policy…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that Germany cannot sustain its future without immigration, citing the country’s low birth rate and resulting labor shortages. Baerbock, a member of the Green Party, urged the acceptance of more immigrants to help bridge the gap. Her comments came as Germany reopened its embassy in Damascus. “Germany is a…
A Syrian refugee carried out a random knife attack on pedestrians in the city of Villach, in the southern Austrian state of Carinthia, killing a 14-year-old teenager and injuring five other men, including two in critical condition. Police arrested the suspect, a 23-year-old Syrian man with legal residency in Austria. Police have not revealed the…
The Council of State in Athens has overturned a government decision that classified Turkey as a safe third country. This classification was jointly issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Migration and Asylum. The ruling was made in a closed session and passed by a majority vote. Michalis Pikramenos, President of…
The Association de Soutien aux Travilleurs Immigrés (ASTI) organization, which advocates for migrant workers in Luxembourg, has criticized the government’s decision to suspend Syrian asylum applications following the fall of the Assad regime. It also cautioned against making hasty decisions regarding Syrian refugees in response to Syria’s political transition. The government has suspended 825 Syrian…
