In the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has suspended all asylum decisions for Syrians due to the uncertain situation in Syria. Over 47,000 asylum requests from Syrians are pending, as the BAMF prioritizes other cases. Meanwhile, Austria has also paused asylum procedures for Syrians, planning to review existing asylum grants and prepare a return program. The political discourse on facilitating the return of refugees is gaining momentum in Germany, with mixed reactions from various political parties.