In light of the recent collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, both Germany and Austria have announced suspensions on asylum decisions for Syrian refugees. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser indicated a freeze on current asylum applications due to ongoing uncertainties. Similarly, Austrian authorities stated they would halt ongoing procedures and prepare for a repatriation program, affecting nearly 7,000 Syrians. The political situation in Syria has prompted these measures, highlighting a need for reevaluation amid rising pressures from far-right movements in Austria.