The Federal Foreign Office promises €1 billion in aid for Syria.
Eight European Union (EU) nations seek to lessen international safeguarding for Syrian refugees, with Germany vocalizing opposition. During a fundraising event in Brussels, the Foreign Ministry makes the most significant financial commitment when contrasted with other EU countries.
The international community rallies to provide an additional 7.5 billion euros to mitigate the disastrous implications of the Syrian civil war. Allocated funds are proposed as 5 billion euros in grants and 2.5 billion euros in loans, as EU Commissioner Janez Lenarcic confirmed after the conference in Brussels. Germany remains a substantial contributor. Tobias Lindner, State Minister at the Foreign Office (FO), shared that the Greens will donate 1.053 billion euros to assist individuals in Syria and welcoming neighboring nations.
The Syrian civil uprising erupted with protests against President Bashar al-Assad's government in the spring of 2011. Authorities responded with violence, triggering the nation into chaos and misery. To this day, a political resolution to the confrontation remains unachievable. As per the United Nations, 12.9 million individuals in the country are expected to undergo hunger this year. Every third school kid goes without breakfast, and eight out of nine children cannot fulfill their minimum calorie requirements.
"Forced return to Syria not possible"
Lindner underlined at the gathering that, from Germany's perspective, no refugees must be compelled to return to areas operated by the Syrian government due to the state of affairs. "We must comprehend: A return to Syria can only occur safely and honorably on a voluntary basis," expressed Lindner.
Some EU countries have recently appealed for reassessing Syria's circumstances. It is commonly agreed that Syrian citizens required international protection after the war initiated in 2011 and in the ensuing years.
"The scenario in Syria has developed profoundly over the previous 13 years, despite acknowledging that total political stability hasn't been achieved yet," stated the ambassadors from Cyprus, Malta, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Poland, and Greece. Cyprus has specifically advocated for designating certain parts of Syria as secure.
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The Federal Foreign Office's promise of €1 billion in aid for Syria is aimed at providing humanitarian relief to those affected by the ongoing civil war. Despite calls from some EU nations to reassess Syria's circumstances for asylum seekers, Germany, through the Foreign Office, has pledged to continue providing asylum and aid to Syrian refugees. Tobias Lindner, State Minister at the Federal Foreign Office, highlighted that due to the volatile situation in Syria, no refugee should be forced to return against their will.
Source: www.ntv.de
