Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has suspended asylum applications from Syria due to the uncertain political situation. This affects 47,270 applications, while existing decisions remain unchanged. Politicians express concern over potential ties between Syrian rebels and the Taliban, with calls for deportations being criticized as cynical. Austria has also paused asylum applications, impacting 7,300 cases. The civil war has displaced millions, with many seeking refuge in Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz views the end of al-Assad's rule as positive but stresses the need for law and order in Syria. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)