Deportation of Syrian Criminals may be Considered in the Future
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has made several statements regarding the resettlement programs for Syrians and Afghans.
Regarding Syrians, Wadephul has not announced an end to new recognitions for resettlement programs, nor has he stated that the deportation of Syrians would be possible if the security situation improves. However, he has expressed openness to the possibility of deporting Syrians who have become criminals back to Syria in the future, provided that the country continues to develop in a positive direction. Wadephul has also expressed concern over recent unrest in the Druze regions of Syria and believes that the transitional government should be given a chance to develop in a positive direction.
On the other hand, Wadephul has announced an end to new recognitions for resettlement programs for Afghans. Yet, he has confirmed that Afghans with positive decisions from the Federal Republic of Germany will be taken in if there are no security reasons against it. He has also clarified that the end to new recognitions does not apply to those who are already in the process of being resettled.
Despite some reports suggesting otherwise, Wadephul has not suggested that Germany could cooperate with the transitional government in Syria to facilitate the deportation of Syrians who have become criminals. Neither has he called on the transitional government to ensure that all population groups and religious groups are integrated and safe in the country.
Moreover, Wadephul has not emphasized the importance of the transitional government ensuring that no one has to fear for their life, nor has he stated that it is important for the government to ensure the safety of all population groups and religious groups.
In terms of the future deportation of criminals of Syrian origin to Syria, Wadephul has not publicly specified concrete conditions according to the available sources as of September 2025.
It is worth noting that Wadephul has clarified that if a recognition is already a year old, he can only change it with rule-of-law means, such as if it turns out that the person has a false identity or is no longer at the location.
In summary, while Wadephul has expressed openness to the possibility of deporting Syrians who have become criminals back to Syria in the future, he has not made any definitive statements or policies regarding this matter. Regarding Afghans, Wadephul has announced an end to new recognitions for resettlement programs, but he has confirmed that those already in the process will still be resettled, provided there are no security concerns.
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