{"id":135142,"date":"2026-01-31T15:05:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T15:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=135142"},"modified":"2026-01-31T15:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T15:05:52","slug":"eu-says-stability-in-syria-insufficient-for-refugee-repatriation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/135142\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Says Stability in Syria Insufficient for Refugee Repatriation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 The European Union announced on Saturday that conditions in Syria have not improved to a level that would allow EU member states to begin the large-scale return of Syrian refugees, citing continued instability and security concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said that Syria is still not considered a safe country under European Union regulations. \u201cThe situation in Syria has not improved sufficiently for EU countries to start returning Syrian refugees to their homeland,\u201d Brunner stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking in an interview with the German News Agency (dpa), Brunner added, \u201cWe have not yet reached a point where Syria is stable enough to implement large-scale deportations.\u201d He emphasized that assessments conducted by EU institutions continue to classify Syria as unsafe for enforced returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brunner noted that the European Union remains engaged in providing support aimed at improving conditions inside Syria. \u201cSyria is not yet considered a safe country according to EU rules,\u201d he said, adding that the bloc \u201cis supporting efforts to improve the situation and work toward changing this reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the European commissioner, current EU policy prioritizes voluntary return rather than compulsory measures. \u201cThe initial focus\u2014excluding criminals\u2014is on encouraging voluntary returns for migrants to their countries, which have been devastated by civil war,\u201d Brunner said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict in 2011, millions of Syrians have sought refuge abroad, including in several European countries. Despite a decline in large-scale hostilities in some areas, ongoing security challenges, economic deterioration, and limited access to basic services continue to impede safe and dignified returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">European officials said discussions among EU member states regarding migration and asylum policies are ongoing, with an emphasis on voluntary return mechanisms and respect for international humanitarian standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The European Commission stated that it will continue to monitor developments in Syria and coordinate with international partners, while maintaining its current position on refugee repatriation until conditions on the ground show tangible and verifiable improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Atoun Jan<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 The European Union announced on Saturday that conditions in Syria have not improved to a level that would allow EU member states to begin the large-scale return of Syrian refugees, citing continued instability and security concerns. 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