Celebrations Erupt in Germany Following the Fall of Bashar al-Assad’s Regime
On December 8, thousands of Syrians in Germany celebrated the news of Bashar al-Assad’s regime being overthrown, with major gatherings in cities like Berlin and Munich. The influx of Syrian refugees since 2015 has made Germany home to the largest Syrian diaspora in the EU. As the country approaches election season, the implications of these events on Syrian refugees and potential repatriation are being discussed, with mixed political responses highlighting both optimism and caution for the future in Syria.