German leader raises prospect of many Syrians returning home as the country's president visits - AP News

Germany's leader has raised the possibility of significant numbers of Syrian refugees returning home, a statement made during a visit by Syria's president to the country. The remarks signal a potential shift in Germany's approach to Syrian displacement following Syria's recent political changes, particularly after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government. Germany has hosted one of the largest Syrian refugee populations in Europe, making any large-scale repatriation a major policy development with implications for both countries. The visit underscores Syria's effort to normalize international relations and Germany's reassessment of conditions for potential refugee returns. Any actual repatriation would depend on security assessments and whether Syria can provide safe conditions for returnees.