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by Majdi Laktinah
Conditions Shaping Syrians’ Futures and Prospects for Return
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, discussions on the return of Syrian refugees intensified across diaspora communities, inside Syria and among host countries. The approximately 948,000 Syrians living in Germany have been debating the issue in several respects. Many have built lives in Germany through education, employment and civic participation, with a growing number obtaining permanent residency or citizenship. Public discussions on return gained momentum during the parliamentary elections in 2025, when migration and refugee policy featured prominently.
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