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Some German politicians want Syrians to be given plane tickets and cash to leave


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  Germany, which once welcomed Syrian refugees, froze their asylum claims within hours of the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Now a political debate is raging over their future

The article from Middle East Eye discusses a controversial proposal by German politicians, specifically from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), who suggest offering Syrian refugees plane tickets and cash incentives to voluntarily return to Syria. This initiative comes amidst growing anti-immigrant sentiment and political pressure to reduce the number of asylum seekers in Germany. The proposal has sparked debate, with critics arguing that it is unethical to encourage returns to a country still experiencing conflict and instability. Proponents, however, believe it could help manage the integration challenges and reduce the financial burden on Germany. The plan includes providing financial aid to those who agree to leave, aiming to make the process of voluntary return more appealing. However, this approach raises concerns about the safety and rights of refugees, as well as Germany's international obligations under refugee law.

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