“We are seeing a moment of hope,” said German Foreign Minister Annalena Verbock, commenting on the situation in Syria. She also announced an additional 8 million euros (more than 34 million zlotys) for humanitarian aid. Bourbock added that foreign ministers from several European countries will discuss Syria and Syrian refugees at a meeting in Berlin on Thursday.
“The situation is not stable, but we see moments of hope,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Verbock said on Wednesday, commenting on the current situation in Syria.
The politician announced an additional 8 million euros (34 million zlotys, editor's note) for humanitarian aid in Syria, increased Germany's presence in the country, and appointed Tobias Lindner as Berlin's representative in Syria. did.
The declared proposals are part of Germany's eight-point action plan to overthrow Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Current situation of Syrian refugees. Foreign ministers meeting
The minister also spoke about the possibility of supporting the return of Syrians. “Such assistance to refugees needs to be coordinated with our European and United Nations partners,” the minister said.
Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees issued a decision on Monday to suspend the processing of asylum applications from Syrians.
According to German authorities, Monday's decision concerns just 47,270 asylum applications filed by Syrians. Similar measures have been introduced in Austria, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Sweden.
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On Thursday, Foreign Minister Annalena Verbock will welcome the foreign ministers of France, Poland, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and Ukraine to Berlin.
European foreign ministers will discuss developments in Syria and the situation of Syrian refugees in Europe. Politicians will also take up the Ukraine war.
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