Germany has to act in Syria: Pistorius calls for stronger presence!

Germany has to act in Syria: Pistorius calls for stronger presence!

Roth, Deutschland - The geopolitical situation in Syria goes through profound changes. The fall of the Assad regime has brought the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Scham (HTS) to power, which brings with it both risks and opportunities. In an interview, Michael Roth, the chairman of the Foreign Committee of the SPD, emphasized that it is crucial for Germany to secure stability in Syria. Roth called for stronger collaboration with international partners such as the USA and Turkey to prevent Syria from going through a threat - especially due to possible weapons of mass destruction. He expressed understanding of the Israeli air strikes on Syrian arms camps because such attacks are in German interest. These important comments were recorded in a report by Deutschlandfunk

Germany's commitment required

Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius joined these concerns and emphasized that Germany should not look at passive. As part of an interview with the daily topics, he advocated an increased military and political commitment in the region to support stabilizing measures. Pistorius said it was important to send the HTS and its allies clear signals that Germany and Europe are willing to take responsibility. "We have to give you a chance," says Pistorius, who also caught a eye on collaboration with the new rulers in Syria. He pointed out that the recent developments in Syria should not be forgotten because they could have profound effects on the entire region, including Iraq ( Tagesschau ).

The situation is tense. The international Bundeswehr is already involved in stabilization operations with around 300 soldiers in Iraq and Jordan. The coming weeks could be decisive for whether the region is actively shaped by Germany and Europe or whether it is left to the geopolitical actors. The reforms in Syria and the need for a stable government must be addressed urgently to prevent the revival of extremist groups such as IS. Pistorius emphasized that every undesirable development not only endangered the security of the region, but could also result in other flows of refugees to Europe.