The Syrian Democratic Alliance Callson Naturalized Syriansin Germany to Participatein Upcoming Elections
In a move aimed at strengthening the presence of the Syrian community on the German political scene, the Syrian Democratic Alliance has issued a call to all naturalized Syrians in Germany to actively participate in the upcoming German elections scheduled for February 2024. This call is part of the Alliance’s efforts to unite Syrians abroad and defend their rights amid growing challenges.
The Importance of the Message
In an official message released by the President of the Syrian Democratic Alliance, Dr. Marwan Khoury, on November 17, 2024, the Alliance highlighted that the upcoming elections present a significant opportunity for Syrians in Germany to voice their opinions and play a positive role in shaping policies that directly affect their daily lives and future.
The message warned that the Syrian community’s absence from the electoral process could enable far-right parties to strengthen their influence.
These parties advocate policies that may pose direct threats to Syrian refugees, including forced repatriation to Syria despite the ongoing insecurity in many regions.
Supporting Democratic Values
The Alliance emphasized the importance of supporting German parties that uphold democratic values and human rights.
It specifically mentioned the Social Democratic Party (SPD) , the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Green Party (Grünen) , and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) as parties that contribute to varying degrees in supporting refugee issues and pursuing policies based on justice and equality.
Building a Strong Syrian Lobby
The Alliance noted in its message that widespread participation in the elections would not only influence the results but also contribute to building a strong Syrian political lobby capable of protecting the community’s interests. The message further stated that such participation would enhance the image of Syrians in Germany as active contributors to the development of a democratic society.
A Call to Action
The Syrian Democratic Alliance urged Syrians in Germany to spread this message widely within the community and to raise awareness about the importance of voting. The Alliance emphasized that these elections represent a golden opportunity to make a real difference in local policies that serve Syrians’ interests and strengthen their political presence in Germany.
The Syrian Democratic Alliance, which aims to defend Syrians’ rights and support the transition to a just democratic system in Syria, continues to call for increased political engagement among Syrians at home and abroad, reaffirming the necessity of adhering to democratic principles and respecting diversity.
Dr. Marwan Khoury
President of the Syrian Democratic Alliance
November17,2024
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