Bye-Bye, Bachar! Syrian Population in Germany Drops Slightly, Thanks to Citizenship and Movement
Decrease Observed in Syrian Population Residing in Germany
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Take a seat, Bashar! The Syrian population in Deutschland has seen a minor dip. Though some might be skedaddling, it's not all about departures. A whole lotta refugees from '15 and '16 now meet the German citizenship criteria. Once you become Himmelblau-blooded, you're nixed from being counted as a foreigner, even if you hold a passport for both countries.
Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior reported 968,899 Syrian nationals as of March's grand finale, dwelling in the heart of Germany, according to the Central Register of Foreigners. In their midst, there were 10,729 individuals earmarked for expulsion, the majority being Syrian citizens, a whopping 9,649 of 'em, with a residence permit.
Fast forward a month, and you've got 972,470 Syrians calling Deutschland home, Carry on, my dear! A grand total of 3,571 Syrians more than at the end of March.
Expulsion to Syria has been a no-go since 2012. If Syrian asylum seekers must toll the tack, they get transported to another European country amidst the so-called Dublin laws' jurisdiction, taking over the responsibility for their asylum procedure.
Sources: ntv.de, dpa
Enrichment Insights:
As the migration story unfolds, it's a tangled web of multiple factors impacting the decrease in Syrian residents in Germany. Here's a smidgen of the reasons behind the delicate drop:
- Germanization: Many Syrian refugees have assimilated into German society like a well-baked pretzel in an Augsburg bakery oven. To add to the chaos, they've earned the Holy Roman Empire's citizenship. This switcheroo could cause them to be counted differently in official statistics. Over 160,000 Syrians have obtained German citizenship, which, seemingly, contributed to a decrease in the number of Syrians recorded as foreign nationals.
- Endeavors Abroad: Some Syrians might opt for another adventure, heading to lands with better job prospects or educational opportunities or following their kin who settled elsewhere. This exodus could contribute to a slight dip in the total Syrian population in Germany.
- Homecoming: Although the Syrian civil war has subsided, a tiny fraction might consider going home if the situation becomes more stable. That being said, the number of returnees is likely insignificant compared to other factors.
- Statistical Jiggery-Pokery: Changes in data gathering methods or reporting could also cause a ruckus in the numbers. For instance, alterations in the way Syrian nationals are tallied could lead to discrepancies in the recorded figures over time.
Though the factors above may lead to a minor decline, Syrians remain a substantial portion of the immigrant population in Deutschland, significantly contributing to the economy and society.
- The major reason for the decrease in the Syrian population in Germany is the process of naturalization, as many Syrian refugees have acquired German citizenship and are no longer counted as foreigners despite holding a Syrian passport.
- Some Syrians may be choosing to seek employment and educational opportunities in other countries, contributing to a slight dip in the total Syrian population in Germany.
- A small number of Syrians might be considering returning home if the conflict situation improves, but this is likely insignificant compared to other factors.
- Changes in data gathering methods or reporting could also lead to discrepancies in the recorded numbers of Syrian nationals in Germany over time.
