Recent developments in Germany suggest that the Syrian refugee issue has entered a new and complex phase as the country moves toward reviewing its existing asylum policies.

The individual and collective initiatives launched by Syrians immediately after the fall of the Assad regime in their cities and towns highlighted the strong presence of “national spirit” as a driving force for Syria's revival.

Syrian refugees have become a cornerstone of Germany’s economy, the largest in Europe, which has taken in over a million Syrians since 2014.