Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria as ‘good news’, emphasizing the urgent need to restore law and order in the country. He highlighted the suffering of the Syrian people and asserted that all religious communities and minorities must be protected. Scholz reiterated the potential for a political solution based on UN Resolution 2254 and stated that future rulers will be judged on their ability to ensure dignity and self-determination for all Syrians.