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    <datestamp>2024-12-23</datestamp>
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                        <creator>
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                                Ruth Vollmer
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                                 Osman Bahadır Dinçer
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                                Zeynep Şahin-Mencütek
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                                Selina Engelberth
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                    <title>The Politics of Syrian Refugee Returns in Germany: Balancing Rhetoric and Reality</title>
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                <publicationYear>2024</publicationYear>

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                    <description xml:lang="/SystemData/Languages/English" descriptionType="Abstract">The prospect of Syrians returning home is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires careful planning and responsible governance. A responsible approach to governing return migration must carefully balance the interests of Germany, Syria and of displaced persons.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;

This entails&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;


	Cautioning Against Premature Return&amp;nbsp;
	Facilitating Family Visits and Circular Mobility&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;
	Avoiding Premature Migration Partnerships&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;


Germany should reaffirm its leadership role by prioritising return preparedness—at the individual and institutional levels. This includes concerted efforts to mitigate the risks and alleviate the hardships associated with ill-prepared and forced returns. By leading by example and investing in sustainable return strategies, Germany can ensure a more effective and humane approach to return migration.&amp;nbsp;

Read the full article&amp;nbsp;here.
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