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The Politics of Syrian Refugee Returns in Germany: Balancing Rhetoric and Reality

Release Date

2024-12

Language

  • English

Topics

  • Migration and Forced Displacement

The prospect of Syrians returning home is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires careful planning and responsible governance. A responsible approach to governing return migration must carefully balance the interests of Germany, Syria and of displaced persons.  

This entails  

  • Cautioning Against Premature Return 
  • Facilitating Family Visits and Circular Mobility  
  • Avoiding Premature Migration Partnerships  

Germany should reaffirm its leadership role by prioritising return preparedness—at the individual and institutional levels. This includes concerted efforts to mitigate the risks and alleviate the hardships associated with ill-prepared and forced returns. By leading by example and investing in sustainable return strategies, Germany can ensure a more effective and humane approach to return migration. 

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Cite as

@misc{VollmerDincerSahin-Mencutek2024, author = "Ruth Vollmer and Osman Bahadır Dinçer and Zeynep Şahin-Mencütek and Selina Engelberth", title = "The Politics of Syrian Refugee Returns in Germany: Balancing Rhetoric and Reality", latexTitle = "The Politics of Syrian Refugee Returns in Germany: Balancing Rhetoric and Reality", publisher = "bicc", institution = "bicc", type = "Other", year = "2024", address = "Bonn", }

Document-Type

Other

Publisher

bicc

Place

Bonn