Germany saw a sharp drop in asylum applications from Syrians in the first nine months of 2025, down about 67% to 19,200 from 58,400 in the same period of 2024, though Syrians remain the largest single group at around 21.9%.

At the same time, departures of Syrians from Germany rose roughly 35.3% in the same period, with over 21,800 leaving, signaling more returns home.

A large share of Syrian protection seekers in Germany have long residence histories, with about 48% arriving before or in 2016 and 12% born in Germany.

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Investigations continue in a corruption case involving Raimond Scheirich, with searches carried out and proceedings ongoing in Augsburg.

The Left party faces internal friction as its leadership defends a Solid youth wing resolution on Israel, stressing that critique of Israeli policy must not delegitimize Israel or threaten Jewish life amid reports of intimidation of dissenting youth members.

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Several political moves headline the party landscape, including the BSW's Christian Leye stepping down as party manager to pursue deputy chair duties and sharpen the party profile within the Sahra Wagenknecht-led alliance.

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The Bundestag failed to secure a Die Linke seat on the parliamentary intelligence committee as Clara Bünger did not secure the necessary majority.

The article notes that figures will be updated as new data become available.

Data derive from the Federal Statistical Office and reflect registrations by local registration offices.

In broader political context, the Union parties press for deportations and voluntary returns to Syria, while the government says it supports returns where feasible.

The statistics cited do not explain the reasons for migration or the asylum status of individuals, and figures are provisional and subject to change.

Further notes reiterate that the data do not provide motives or protection status and are subject to interpretation and updates.

The UN rights office raises concerns about disappearances and abductions in Syria, citing 97 cases this year and likely undercounting due to fear of speaking with UN staff.

Overall interpretation suggests a easing migration pressure from Syria as the civil war winds down, though ongoing political rhetoric and asylum debates continue to shape policy.

This debate unfolds against a backdrop of Syria's security concerns and domestic politics, with international human rights issues influencing the discussion.

Public opinion shows most people oppose immediate mass deportations, with 15% favoring a full return of refugees to Syria, 37% preferring delays until conditions improve, and 44% supporting returns only for unemployed refugees.

Germany may offer high financial incentives for voluntary Syrian refugee returns, while stressing returns should be feasible once the reason for staying ends and noting Syria is no longer a war zone.

There is active debate among CDU/CSU leaders about returns to Syria, with initial hesitancy about large-scale repatriations despite references to pursuing them.

Germany updates health and cross-border pandemic readiness, formalizing cooperation with the WHO and establishing a globally valid pandemic emergency alert level.

Immunity for AfD MP Raimond Scheirich was lifted to allow a disciplinary investigation, with searches conducted at multiple offices in Augsburg and a Bavarian parliament building.

Around 1.22 million people in Germany have a Syrian migration background (2024 Mikrozensus), with 57% male and an average age of 26.6; 24% hold German citizenship, and among working-age Syrians, 46% are employed while 17% are in training or school; 83,200 Syrians were naturalized in the previous year.

The 2024 data also show that 83,200 Syrians became German citizens, comprising about a quarter of all new naturalizations in Germany.

Overall, roughly 1.22 million people with Syrian roots live in Germany, with most having immigrated themselves and a smaller share having a parent who immigrated.