{"id":2506512,"date":"2025-11-04T12:58:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T17:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/german-chancellor-ends-asylum-for-syrian-refugees-warns-of-deportations\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:59:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T17:59:54","slug":"german-chancellor-ends-asylum-for-syrian-refugees-warns-of-deportations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/german-chancellor-ends-asylum-for-syrian-refugees-warns-of-deportations\/","title":{"rendered":"German chancellor ends asylum for Syrian refugees, warns of deportations"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgerman-chancellor-ends-asylum-for-syrian-refugees-warns-of-deportations%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2506512&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the end of asylum rights for Syrian refugees in Germany, stating that the country&#8217;s civil war is over adn approximately one million Syrian refugees are expected to return to Syria.Merz emphasized that without the return of thes refugees,rebuilding Syria would be unfeasible,and warned that those who refuse to leave voluntarily could face compulsory deportation.This position marks a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ed-morrissey-the-rich-just-keep-getting-richer-thanks-to-government-disaster-aid\/\" title=\"Ed Morrissey: It seems that the rich just keep getting wealthier... Government Disaster Aid\">significant policy shift<\/a> for Merz&#8217;s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which is attempting to regain support amid rising popularity of the more right-wing alternative for Germany (AfD) party, known for its <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >strong anti-immigration stance<\/a>. Merz also invited Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa to Germany to discuss coordinated repatriation efforts. The announcement contrasts with the views of Germany&#8217;s Foreign Minister, who noted that dignified living conditions in Syria are nearly impossible, making mass repatriation unfeasible. The issue of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-attack-on-israel-a-sign-world-war-iii-is-coming\/\" title=\"Trump warns of World War III as Israel comes under attack.\">immigration remains highly contentious<\/a> in German politics, with AfD gaining significant electoral support fueled by concerns over migration from Islamic countries.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">German chancellor ends asylum for Syrian refugees and warns of deportations<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2182182\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/friedrich-merz\/\">German Chancellor Friedrich Merz<\/a> is warning Syrian refugees to return to their country or else face deportation.<\/p>\n<p>The center-right leader said that following the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3832107\/syrian-fragmentation-fears-militia-druze-autonomy\/\">end of the nation&rsquo;s civil war<\/a>, the approximately 1,000,000 Syrian refugees will be expected to repatriate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3873443\/hamas-returns-body-american-israeli-idf-soldier-omer-neutra\/\">Hamas returns body of American Israeli IDF captain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3873317\/suspect-arrested-mass-stabbing-attack-london-train\/\">Suspect arrested over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/finland-convicted-islamist-terrorist-assaulted-prison-guards-in-biting-attack\/\" title=\"Finland: Convicted Islamist Terrorist Assaulted Prison Guards in Biting Attack\">mass stabbing attack<\/a> on London-bound train<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3872978\/trump-threat-military-intervention-nigeria-diplomatic-pressure-tactic\/\">Trump&#8217;s threat of military intervention in Nigeria likely a diplomatic pressure tactic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;There are now no longer any grounds for asylum in Germany, and therefore we can also begin with repatriations,&rdquo; the chancellor said on Monday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives for the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the chancellery in Berlin. (AP Photo\/Ebrahim Noroozi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;I will say it again: The civil war in Syria is over,&rdquo; Merz emphasized. &ldquo;There are now no longer any grounds for asylum in Germany.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">If&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/syria\/\">Syrian nationals&nbsp;<\/a>who fled the violence of their country&rsquo;s civil war do not voluntarily leave, the chancellor has left the door open for compulsory deportations, claiming that Syria cannot be restored without the return of its diaspora.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Without these people, rebuilding will not be possible,&rdquo; Merz explained. &ldquo;Those in Germany who then refuse to return to the country can, of course, also be deported in the near future.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Merz&rsquo;s announcement directly conflicts with the views expressed by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who said this week that Syrian refugees cannot be repatriated en masse because &ldquo;it is almost impossible for people to live a dignified life&rdquo; in Syria.<\/p>\n<p>Merz further announced that he has invited <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ahmed-al-sharaa\/\">Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa <\/a>to visit Germany and discuss a coordinated effort for swift repatriation.<\/p>\n<p>The chancellor said he is looking forward to discussing with the terrorist-turned-statesman &ldquo;how we can solve this together.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He added that Germany will &ldquo;continue to deport criminals to Syria&rdquo; and &ldquo;will now implement this in a very concrete manner.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>It is a drastic escalation in policy for the center-right <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3325924\/cdu-promises-germans-stable-solutions-immigration-terrorism-defense-election\/\">Christian Democratic Union<\/a>, which has been eclipsed by the more right-wing Alternative for Germany in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/psaki-doesnt-deny-bidens-approval-has-declined-sharply-blames-part-of-the-american-public\/\" title=\"Psaki Doesn\u2019t Deny Biden\u2019s Approval Has \u2018Declined Sharply,\u2019 Blames Part Of The American Public\">public opinion polls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternative for Germany is outspokenly opposed to migration, particularly from Islamic countries, due to the perceived inability of such foreign nationals to integrate into German society.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Refugees from Syria arrive at the train station in Dortmund, Germany, on Sept. 6, 2015. (AP Photo\/Martin Meissner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mass immigration remains the single most pressing issue among <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/germany\/\">German voters<\/a>, according to opinion polls. This anxiety has fueled the surge of the AfD and forced the CDU to pivot rightward to stop hemorrhaging support.<\/p>\n<p>Despite winning this year&rsquo;s parliamentary election with 28.5% compared to second-place AfD&rsquo;s 20.8%, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3328846\/five-minutes-midnight-german-centrists-cdu-warns-seeks-coalition\/\">Merz warned<\/a> that the right-wing party&rsquo;s rise is a &ldquo;real warning bell, a real alarm bell for the political parties of the center in Germany to come up with shared solutions.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3871984\/ahmed-al-sharaa-trump-syria-white-house-meeting\/\">AHMED AL SHARAA TO MEET WITH TRUMP AS FIRST SYRIAN PRESIDENT TO VISIT WHITE HOUSE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Current polls show the AfD with the highest levels of support in Germany at 26%, compared to the CDU&rsquo;s 25% and the Social Democratic Party in third with 14%.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, AfD leader Alice Weidel celebrated her party <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hungarianconservative.com\/articles\/current\/afd-saxony-anhalt-polling-largest-party-germany-cdu\/\">breaking 40% support<\/a> in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which is set to hold an election next year that could give the AfD its first-ever state premier. The CDU trails in Saxony-Anhalt in a distant second place at just 26%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>German chancellor ends Syrian asylum, warns of deportations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3468,"featured_media":2506513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25275592325879.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[66472,8675,3946,3813,66473],"class_list":["post-2506512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-asylum-policy","tag-deportations","tag-germany","tag-immigration","tag-syrian-refugees"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25275592325879.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2506512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2506512"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2506512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2506516,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2506512\/revisions\/2506516"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2506513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2506512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2506512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2506512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}