Following the Islamist takeover in Syria, the German Interior Ministry reports no immediate threat to Germany. The situation may alter dynamics in the Middle East, potentially motivating German Islamists to travel to Syria. The primary goal of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is to establish a Sunni Islamic state. German officials warn that the ongoing conflict may inspire local jihadist factions and increase the risk of returning extremists with combat experience.