German Court Rules Syrians Can Be Deported,Citing Improved Safety
Münster,Germany - A German court has ruled that conditions in Syria no longer warrant refugee protection for some individuals,paving the way for potential deportations. The Higher Administrative Court of Münster rejected the asylum claim of a Syrian national convicted of human smuggling, finding there was no evidence of a “serious threat to life and limb” in Syria. The decision signals a potential shift in Germany’s policy toward Syrian refugees as political debate intensifies over returns to the war-torn nation.
the ruling comes amid growing calls from within the conservative opposition for the repatriation of Syrian refugees, now that the most intense phase of the Syrian civil war has ended. This case establishes a legal precedent that could impact future asylum applications from Syrian citizens. The German government is simultaneously discussing reconstruction efforts in Syria and the logistical and constitutional hurdles involved in facilitating a large-scale return of refugees.
Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) recently sparked controversy after a visit to Syria, expressing reservations about immediate returns, stating Syria is “more destroyed than Germany in 1945.” However, CDU leader Friedrich Merz has taken a firmer stance, asserting that “the civil war in Syria is over” and “there are no longer any reasons for asylum in Germany,” advocating for the commencement of returns.
Government spokesman Stefan Kornelius confirmed Wednesday that discussions are underway regarding “reconstruction in Syria” and “creating conditions…to enable an orderly return of war refugees,” acknowledging the process will involve “a complex constitutional procedure.”
