Scholz and Faeser: Dispute over the return of the Syrians after the fall of Assad!

Scholz and Faeser: Dispute over the return of the Syrians after the fall of Assad!

What a heated debate! Amid tense discussions about the return of Syrians living in Germany after the surprise fall of the Assad regime, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser have taken passionate positions. The situation in Syria is still “very, very dangerous,” warned Scholz in an interview with ARD. The SPD Chancellor demands that it is now crucial to create democratic structures and safe living conditions in the country. Only then could it be possible for Syrians to return “perhaps of their own accord” and want to help rebuild their homeland. The conversation that Scholz had with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also shows how difficult this balancing act is. Both emphasized the positive development resulting from the fall of the dictatorial Assad regime, as announced by Scholz's government spokesman.

Nancy Faeser, on the other hand, sees the debate from a different perspective. Why, she asks quickly to ZDF, “shouldn’t they stay with us?” After all, many Syrians are already well integrated and actively contribute to the German working world. In times of labor and skilled labor shortages, Germany can only benefit from these well-integrated people. The economic figures also speak for themselves: According to the Federal Statistical Office, 517,839 Syrians currently receive citizen's benefit, which costs Germany a whopping 3.5 billion euros annually. Despite such costs, it must be taken into account that these people can make a valuable contribution to society Young freedom reported.

Future of the Syrians in Germany

This discussion leaves no one unmoved. While some hope for a speedy return, for others the future of the Syrian population seems secure as long as they stay here. Faeser points to the shortage of skilled workers in Germany and attributes a new dimension to the whereabouts of the Syrian refugees. Despite the enormous costs that economic support for Syrians entails, it is also important to emphasize that, in addition to the main recipients of citizens' money, another 155,730 Syrian refugees also receive various social benefits.

A crucial aspect of the debate is based on the integration factor. Interior Minister Faeser sees immigration as an opportunity to address Germany's economic and social challenges. As the World Week highlights in their report, well-integrated Syrians could contribute significantly to the labor market and alleviate the skills shortage.

So it remains to be seen how the discussion about the Syrian population will develop. What is certain is that the fall of the Assad regime opened new doors and both Germany and Syria now face major challenges and opportunities. Whether this will lead to the Syrians returning or staying permanently in Germany remains an exciting question for the future.