Revolution in Syria: Europe is committed to returning the refugees!

Revolution in Syria: Europe is committed to returning the refugees!

Wien, Österreich - The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has triggered a wave of reactions in Europe. In Vienna there was a spontaneous demonstration of Syrian refugees in front of the parliament, as . While the situation in Syria itself remains tense and unclear, the Austrian government is working on the review of the asylum procedure and calls for a common EU strategy to return Syrian refugees. Chancellor Karl Nehammer emphasized the need to offer people in Syria perspectives instead of only redistribution within Europe.

The new course of the federal government is also evident in Germany, where the first official contact to the new Syrian leadership was received across party. CDU foreign politician Norbert Röttgen told the "Rheinische Post" that Germany's influence is currently low and measures have to be taken to change this. A delegation under the direction of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will have discussions about an inclusive transition process and the protection of minorities, such as ZDF reported.

The UN refugee agency expects a million refugees to return to Syria for the first half of 2025. UNHCR director Rema Jamous Imseis warned that a premature return was not advisable, since the security for the return end was still unclear. The diplomatic presence of the EU in Syria is on the agenda to ensure the influence and support of peaceful developments on site.