Germany and several European countries, including Austria, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and France, have suspended decisions on asylum claims by Syrian nationals following the fall of Bashar Assad. The move comes as the situation in Syria remains unclear, with over 47,000 applications currently pending in Germany alone. German officials say they will reassess the situation once things stabilize, while Austrian, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, and French authorities have also put asylum decisions on hold. France is considering following Germany’s lead, pending a decision in the coming hours.
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