Germany Seeks to Accelerate the Return of Refugees
April 2, 2025, 12:12 pm

Germany Seeks to Accelerate the Return of Refugees

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The "Migrants News" website reported that the new governing coalition in Germany aims to expedite the repatriation of Syrian and Afghan refugees whose asylum requests have been rejected or who have lost their right to asylum.

The German Ministry of the Interior confirmed that these efforts include the return of Syrians convicted of serious crimes, in collaboration with Austria. For his part, parliamentarian Lars Castellochi clarified that the cancellation of the Interior Minister's visit to Syria reflects the fragility of the security situation there, but he emphasized the importance of continuing deportation operations without imposing a new ban to avoid sending false signals to Syrians.

A spokesman for the Interior Minister indicated that Germany and Austria are working hard to repatriate convicted Syrian citizens to their home country as soon as possible. The former minister, Nancy Faeser, was supposed to discuss the issue of refugee returns with the Syrian government had her trip not been canceled.

In his comments, Castellochi noted that the situation in Syria is far from calm, with an increase in attacks on the Alawite community. Nevertheless, he affirmed that the cancellation of the visit does not change the government's stance on returns, although it complicates matters.

In this context, Hans-Eckhard Sommer, director of the migration and asylum department in Germany, called for the abolition of the currently applicable individual right to asylum, suggesting it be replaced with organized humanitarian reception and monitoring operations. Sommer explained during a speech at the "Konrad Adenauer" Foundation that bringing refugees by air might reduce the activities of human traffickers.

Sommer described the existing asylum system as ironic, asserting that it encourages misuse and does not contribute to controlling immigration, which harms both those seeking protection and the local community. He warned that internal security and social cohesion are threatened by this system, which favors young individuals who can afford the costs of fleeing, thereby hindering others.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”