Future of the Syrian refugees: return or new hopes?

Future of the Syrian refugees: return or new hopes?

Vienna, Österreich - After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the German authorities initiated a comprehensive discussion about the return of Syrian refugees. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) announced that Syrians will receive support, possibly also in the form of flight organizations. The new return programs include an incentive of 1,000 euros for those who want to go home voluntarily. In view of the numerous inquiries about the return, which have been received since the overthrow in the Federal Care Agency, as Tagesschau.de . While the willingness to return in the neighboring countries is increasing, it remains to be seen how many Syrians actually plan to return and how the situation in the home country will develop.

reactions to return programs

The discussion about the return of the Syrian refugees has caused mixed reactions. The Archbishop of Vienna Christoph Schönborn commented on deportation programs on the immediate focus of the Federal Government instead of offering hope and support for the frightened people. Critics, including NGOs, accuse the government of making misleading and unsustainable demands. On the other hand, FPÖ chairman Herbert Kickl condemned the "journey home bonus" as a "slap in the face" for the domestic population, which suffers from inflation. A clear debate about the future of the Syrian refugees in Germany is still pending, while the majority either wait or are planning to return depending on the development of the situation in their homeland.