Restricted Travel for Syrians - BAMF Ponders Withdrawal of Approval for Expeditions
In Germany, the revocation of asylum status for Syrian refugees is governed by the Asylum Act, with Section 73 outlining the regulations for revocation. This includes instances where the conditions that led to the initial recognition of protection status no longer exist, or if the individual has committed serious crimes that violate the principles of the United Nations or German law.
The revocation of asylum status can occur when the conditions on which the status was granted no longer exist, or if the individual has committed serious offenses, such as acts against the principles and aims of the United Nations or serious criminal offenses in Germany. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) is responsible for the procedure related to revocations, and the decision to revoke status may be appealed to the Administrative Court.
Individuals deemed 'dangerous' are typically those suspected of committing serious politically motivated crimes, including terrorist acts. If an individual is deemed dangerous or has committed serious crimes, they may face legal action, including potential deportation. However, deportation to countries like Syria is generally not considered safe due to ongoing security concerns and potential human rights abuses.
Recent developments in Germany regarding the revocation of asylum status for Syrian refugees who commit serious crimes or are considered 'dangerous individuals' are subject to legal procedures and appeals through the Administrative Courts. The situation can evolve based on changes in migration policies and assessments of safety conditions in countries of origin.
As of the end of December 2024, approximately 975,000 Syrian citizens were residing in Germany. The federal ministry of the interior has instructed the BAMF to review the revocation of protection status for certain Syrian refugees, particularly those who are criminals or 'dangerous individuals'.
It is worth noting that exceptions to this rule may be made if a family member is seriously ill. Additionally, over 83,000 Syrians were naturalized last year, and a total of 10,064 decisions have been made in review procedures for Syrian nationals this year. However, only a few hundred refugees have returned to Syria with state support since the beginning of the year.
The traffic light government considered allowing Syrians to make exploratory trips to their homeland without losing their protection status, but this idea was not implemented and is not being pursued by the new federal government. No exploratory trips to Syria have been allowed for Syrians with protection status under the current federal government.
Sources: [1] Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (2021). Asylgesetz. Retrieved from https://www.bamf.de/DE/Service/Dienstleistungen/Asyl/asylgesetz/asylgesetz-node.html [2] Verwaltungsgerichtshof (2021). Rechtsprechung. Retrieved from https://www.vgh-berlin.de/rechtsprechung/
The revocation of asylum status for certain Syrian refugees who are criminals or deemed dangerous individuals may occur as a result of their actions, subject to legal procedures and appeals through the Administrative Courts. This decision could be influenced by changes in policy-and-legislation and assessments of safety conditions in Syria, as discussed in the Asylum Act and other related legislation.
General-news reports have also highlighted the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees' (BAMF) review of the revocation of protection status for such Syrian refugees, aligning with the federal ministry of the interior's instruction.
