CDU State Leader Hagel: Syrians Should Rebuild Their Homeland - Syrian diaspora urged to aid homeland’s post-war reconstruction efforts
Following the war in Syria, international actors including the German government and humanitarian groups have initiated reconstruction efforts since 2023-2025. These efforts focus on humanitarian aid, mine clearance, and rebuilding housing, with a significant focus on northwestern Syria. Manuel Hagel, leader of Baden-Württemberg’s CDU, has spoken out about this issue, drawing parallels with Germany's post-war rebuilding and suggesting that Syrians in Germany could return to help rebuild their home country.
Hagel, a Christian Democrat, acknowledged the emotional impact of seeing Syria's devastation on fellow politicians. He recognised the need to balance humanitarian concerns with limited resources, a challenge faced by many countries involved in reconstruction efforts. To illustrate his point, Hagel used the example of 'Trümmerfrauen' and volunteers who helped rebuild Germany after World War II. He suggested that Syrians in Germany could play a similar role, returning to help rebuild their homeland. Hagel's call comes as reconstruction efforts are already underway, with the German government and organisations like Help and Grünhelme contributing significantly.
Manuel Hagel's suggestion highlights the potential role of the Syrian diaspora in the reconstruction of their home country. As international actors continue to support rebuilding efforts, the involvement of Syrians in Germany could provide valuable insight and commitment to the process. The balance between humanitarian needs and available resources remains a key challenge in these efforts.
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