For over ten years, the Alternative for Germany party has raised concerns about the impact of mass immigration in Europe. In response, Germany’s political elite has called for measures to discredit, disarm, and even criminalize the party and its members.
As issues related to foreign crimes escalate, Berlin has once again become perilous for Jews and homosexuals. The AFD’s rising popularity has led a prominent German official to advocate for the deportation of asylum seekers, particularly those from Syria.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz, part of a center-right coalition made up of the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union, remarked that a recent agreement with the AFD represents a shift in tone, indicating that many of the over one million Syrians who have arrived in the last decade should be sent back.
Merz also mentioned plans to collaborate with Syria’s president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, to facilitate the return of these individuals. “The civil war in Syria is over,” he stated. “There are no longer valid reasons for asylum seekers to remain in Germany, allowing us to begin repatriation.”
The Chancellor emphasized the responsibility of temporarily residing Syrians in Europe to aid in rebuilding their homeland. “Recovery cannot happen without their presence,” he added. “Those German residents who decline to return might face deportation soon.”
AFD Congressman Mark Bernhardt highlighted during an interview that out of 1 to 1.2 million Syrians in Germany, many lack jobs or are poorly integrated. Reports show that less than 290,000 Syrians held employment in the country the previous year.
Asylum seekers from Syria reportedly receive over $500 monthly under the Asylum Seeker Benefits Act, alongside housing assistance and health insurance, which includes dental treatment.
Critics assert that the presence of Syrians in Germany not only strains national resources but also contributes significantly to crime statistics. Incidents of mass immigration from the Middle East have been linked to marked increases in violent crimes, including rape.
A government-commissioned study found that violent crime surged by 10.4% in early 2018, coinciding with the peak of the immigration crisis, with 90% of this rise attributed to immigrants, primarily young men between the ages of 14 and 30.
Last year, violent crimes rose by nearly 6% compared to the year before, with 41.8% of all criminal suspects being foreigners. The data shows that the majority of non-German suspects were Syrian, followed by Turkish, Ukrainian, Romanian, and Afghan nationals.
In light of escalating concerns, former Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who previously supported open border policies, acknowledged the necessity of deporting non-citizens involved in criminal activities. This acknowledgment followed violent incidents linked to Afghan immigrants.
Despite some establishment figures aligning with AFD calls for action, complete implementation of mass deportations remains elusive. Current discussions include the possibility of deporting Syrian nationals with criminal records.
Merz expressed intentions to engage al-Sharaa about deporting crime-convicted Syrians back to Syria. AFD Co-Leader Alice Weidel insisted that Syrians no longer qualify for asylum protections and should return to their homeland.
