The recent pause on asylum applications across various European countries signals a major shift in the approach to Syrian refugees, reversing years of open-door policies.
Filippo Grandi of the UNHCR emphasized the need for patience and vigilance, expressing hope for positive developments that would allow for safe and sustainable returns of refugees.
Angela Merkel's 2015 declaration of "Wir schaffen das!" appears increasingly distant, as European nations now reconsider their commitments to asylum seekers from war-torn Syria.
The freezing of asylum applications reflects a complex mixture of political shift and concern about the circumstances in Syria, potentially impacting millions still in need.
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