
Germany Misses Asylum Target, Again
Merz aimed to reduce post-election annual arrivals below six figures, but first-time asylum applications in 2025 surpassed 100,000.

Merz aimed to reduce post-election annual arrivals below six figures, but first-time asylum applications in 2025 surpassed 100,000.

The Netherlands aims to support Syrians who choose to return home now that the civil war has ended.

His remarks come as senior CDU/CSU figures clash over returns to Syria

Damascus continues to rebuild its foreign presence after years of isolation under the previous regime.

Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Washington trip sees the Syrian leader push to end sanctions and claim to join the global fight against ISIS.

Al-Sharaa was removed from Washington’s terrorist terrorism blacklist only the day before.

Kurdish group says Ahmed al-Sharaa helped oversee mass killings and war crimes.

Two Syrians lost appeals to avoid removal, as judges say Damascus and Latakia are not dangerous enough to justify protection.

The chancellor’s call to send migrants back sharply contrasts with his foreign minister’s claims that Syria remains unfit for their return.

Wadephul’s comments about asylum returns harm Syria and Germany alike.