Remigration to Syria - A Path Forward that the EU Tries to Block?
A new era in Syria demands a new approach in Europe – time for decisive action.
The Syrian interim government's Prime Minister Mohamed al-Bashir has formally called on the country's refugees to return home. "Syria is a free country that has regained its dignity and pride," al-Bashir declared in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. This opens a historic opportunity to resolve the Syrian migrant crisis that has plagued Europe for a decade – if only the EU's supranational bureaucracy can be compelled to make exceptions.
European Nations Act - Without Directives from Brussels
In a remarkable demonstration of national resolve, 14 European countries have paused the processing of Syrian asylum cases. This coordinated action occurs without EU Commission directives - proving that national sovereignty enables sound decision-making and effective policy implementation.
Austria leads the initiative, preparing a program for "orderly remigration and deportation to Syria". Finland has paused approximately 350 asylum applications, while Denmark has halted 69 ongoing cases and considers initiating deportations regardless of asylum status. In Germany, home to nearly a million Syrians, all applications are suspended pending new assessments.
The EU's Naive Integration Policy Must End
The latest statistics from Germany paint a disturbing picture of the EU's failed integration policies. Official crime data from 2023 reveals substantial increases across multiple categories:
These stark figures from Germany demonstrate the catastrophic failure of centralized EU integration policies. When Brussels dictates migration policy, national communities bear the consequences. The numbers reveal not just a policy failure, but the fundamental flaw in surrendering national sovereignty over immigration to supranational control.
The EU's forced integration policy has failed catastrophically. Yet Brussels continues to obstruct member states' attempts to implement practical remigration solutions.
German AfD parliamentarian Mary Khan has introduced a European Parliament resolution demanding union support for member states' remigration efforts, both financially and organizationally. Khan emphasizes that many Syrians in Germany cited the Bashar al-Assad regime as their reason for seeking asylum - a reason now invalidated. The resolution highlights the substantial financial, social, and cultural burden that high numbers of asylum seekers place on member states.
Europe of Nations Shows Its Strength
The broad response from European countries - from Britain to Finland, from Sweden to Italy - demonstrates effective national decision-making. EU members and independent nations like Britain and Switzerland have acted decisively without Brussels' guidance, proving that supranational governance is unnecessary for European cooperation.
"Asylum assessment requires predicting future risks," explains Carl Bexelius, Legal Director at the Swedish Migration Agency, noting that current circumstances make such assessments "difficult or impossible." Authorities across the continent share this pragmatic view.
National Sovereignty Shows the Way Forward
The European consensus on Syrian asylum suspension demonstrates a crucial principle: effective migration policy can only emerge from national self-determination. When fourteen nations independently reach the same conclusion, it exposes the fundamental weakness of centralized EU control. The migration crisis has proven that surrendering sovereignty to Brussels undermines both national security and social cohesion. Only by reclaiming national control over borders and immigration can European nations protect their communities and cultural heritage.
Now comes the crucial next step - coordinated European action for large-scale remigration. This serves both European and Syrian interests. Europe can conclude a costly failed integration project that has created deep social problems. Syria regains the population and expertise needed for reconstruction. As Prime Minister al-Bashir expressed it, "their experience and human capital will let Syria flourish again."
Austria has shown the way by initiating orderly remigration planning. Other European nations must now follow, demonstrating that responsible, reality-based remigration policy succeeds without Brussels' interference.
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