Europe towards getting rid of Syrian refugees !!

The issue of deporting Syrian refugees from European countries has returned to the forefront, in light of accelerating moves by several governments to reconsider their legal conditions. These developments come after the Austrian Ministry of Interior failed to carry out the first deportation process to Syria in years, despite the relentless efforts to resume these measures since the political scene changed in Damascus.

Austria leads the campaign … and travel restrictions hinder implementation

The Austrian Ministry of Interior announced that the person concerned with deportation is still under detention, and that his deportation will be “once the capabilities are available.” However, the absence of direct flights to Syria as a result of the closure of the atmosphere in The Middle East It prevented the implementation of the decision. Nevertheless, the intentions are clear: Austria is determined to move forward in deportations.

Europe freeze Syrian asylum requests

Since the beginning of 2025, the Syrians in Europe faced a new reality, as it stopped more than 12 European countriesIncluding Germany, Belgium and Austria, studying new asylum applications submitted by Syrian citizens. This freezing is accompanied by an increasing wave of political calls to return the Syrians to their country, especially with the escalation of the tone of right -wing anti -migration in Europe.

In a remarkable step, the Austrian government offered A financial reward of 1000 euros For every Syrian refugee who voluntarily agrees to return to his country, which sparked widespread controversy in human rights circles.

Germany reviews the files of thousands of Syrians

In Germany, the authorities opened more than 2000 asylum filesIt includes Syrian refugees, with the aim of reviewing their legal residency, especially after it became clear that some of them had recently traveled to Syria. Although there are legal exceptions – such as traveling to attend a funeral or careful care, the German authorities have become more strict, threatening thousands of losing thousands of their legal status.

Britain stops interviews and freezes decisions

In Britain, the Ministry of Interior has suspended since the beginning of the year all the interviews related to the requests of the Syrians, including permanent residency requests. The ministry justified this step with the necessity of “re -evaluating the security situation in Syria”, which led to the disruption of thousands of files, amid a state of ambiguity and uncertainty.

Conditions in Syria are still not eligible to return

Despite these European moves, reports indicate that the situation inside Syria is still far from stability. The country still needs more than 400 billion dollars For reconstruction, at a time when more than one lives 90% of the population below the poverty lineAnd the major cities suffer from Stained housing crises A crazy increase in rents, as the rent of the house in Damascus reached more than $ 400, while the average monthly salary does not exceed $ 140.

It remains Security conditions One of the biggest obstacles to return, in light of the continued security prosecutions, the presence of extremist groups outside the control of the state, and the repetition of terrorist bombings, such as St. Elias Church bombing In Al -Duwaidah, Damascus, which resulted in dozens of victims.

Human rights organizations warn against political exploitation

On the other hand, human rights organizations expressed their concern about some European governments to exploit the Syrian refugee crisis in the context of internal political campaigns, especially with the rise of the right -wing parties. Amnesty International indicated that some countries “are drowning refugees in vague and unsafe legal conditions.”

The “Refugee Coach” organization also warned that the conditions inside Syria do not guarantee a safe and generous return, noting that some refugees may face arrest or torture once they reach their country.

Actual deportation started despite the objections

Despite the opposition human rights voices, Eurostat data confirm that dozens have already been deported to Syria from European countries such as Romania and Hungary in recent months, in a clear indication of the start of the implementation of new policies on the ground.

Between political pressure and the bitter Syrian reality

And at a time when the European Union shows an outwardly cautious caution in dealing with The new Syrian regimeBy reducing the sanctions, the reality remains that the priority has become more for the “refugee file solution” than achieving real political reforms. This contradiction reflects – according to observers – the decline in European commitment to human rights principles in favor of electoral and political accounts.

On the other hand, the Syrian authorities appear in a position to make concessions without real guarantees for a safe return to the Syrians, which makes the issue of return fraught with the risks at the security and living levels.

Conclusion: A humanitarian crisis that requires fair solutions

In light of this complex scene, international organizations call for adopting a fair and balanced approach, which ensures respect for the refugee right to choose to survive or return, and provides him with full protection regardless of the political trends of host countries.

As one of the Syrian refugees residing in Berlin said: