Germany Reviews Syrian Refugee Status Following Assad's Fall

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser outlines a plan to reassess protection for Syrians in Germany, focusing on integration and safety conditions in Syria.

Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) is set to review the protection status of Syrian refugees following the December 2024 fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized that well-integrated Syrians who work, speak German, and have established a life in Germany will be allowed to stay.
The plan includes expanded support for voluntary returnees and expedited deportations for criminals and individuals linked to extremist activities, contingent on Syria's stability.
Approximately 975,000 Syrians currently live in Germany, with over 300,000 holding subsidiary protection due to the civil war, though this status may change as conditions in Syria evolve.
Germany's approach is coordinated with European and international partners, with ongoing evaluations of Syria's security and humanitarian landscape to guide future decisions.