The foreign policy spokeswoman for the Greens in the EU Parliament, Hannah Neumann, demands Exceptions to the asylum regulations for people from Syria. Many of them were willing to help with reconstruction on site, but encountered obstacles due to the asylum rules, Neumann told the newspapers of the Funke media group.
What is now necessary are flexible exceptions that enable Syrians to support the formation of a democratic government and reconstruction on site in Syria. without risking their asylum status in Germany or another EU country. Without such exceptions, in the worst case scenario, those affected run the risk of no longer being able to return to their family in Europe, emphasized the Middle East expert.
Neumann At the same time, warned of competition between EU states for deportations: “What we need now in the EU is not a race over which country will deport people to Syria first, but a unified position on how we can best provide humanitarian aid and support Syrians in democratic government formation and reconstruction.”
To do this, one must be willing to talk to everyone who wants to be part of Syria’s future and is willing to work on a path to a democratic Syria that is safe for everyone, especially for women and minorities. Coming to terms with the injustices of the Assad regime and other actors is crucial for long-term reconciliation.