Germany Signals Syrian Refugees: Time to Go Home
German politicians are increasingly signaling to Syrian asylum seekers that it’s time to return home. This shift towards a stricter stance on migration is largely driven by upcoming elections, where the issue has become paramount for German voters. A recent parliamentary motion, though non-binding, reflects this hardening attitude and proposes measures such as permanent border controls, bans on entry for those without valid documents, detention of those ordered to leave, and daily deportation flights, even including regular repatriations to Syria.
The passage of this motion, relying on votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany party, marks a significant departure from previous policies and has sparked considerable backlash.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood