Germany Discovers Syria, Wants Migrants Back
Al-Monitor reports German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will discuss 'migrant returns' with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. This 'fresh start' follows years of Western policies that exacerbated the Syrian conflict, creating millions of refugees. Western funding and support for various factions destabilized the region, yet now, the very nations that contributed to the displacement want the 'problem'
to disappear back where it started. One might wonder if Berlin’s sudden affinity for Damascus extends to acknowledging its role in displacing these very Syrians, or if 'deepening relations' simply means outsourcing their refugee burden. The 'political transition' they speak of looks suspiciously like a return to the status quo they once fought against, now repackaged for PR.