The Danish authorities plan to pay €27,000 to adult Syrians and €6,700 for each child as part of a voluntary repatriation program, reports Bild.
These payments are provided under the Repatriation Act and aim to encourage refugees to return to Syria. The program was developed considering that many Syrians residing in Denmark are unemployed. The government views offering financial compensation for returning to their homeland as more cost-effective than providing long-term social benefits.
As of January 1, 2024, approximately 45,000 Syrians live in Denmark, including 28,000 adults and 17,000 children. Denmark’s immigration policy has become one of the strictest in Europe in recent years. Authorities are actively reviewing refugee statuses and revoking temporary residence permits for those originating from regions deemed safe for return.
According to government statements, the payments are intended to help returnees reintegrate into Syrian society and provide them with initial support. However, the program has sparked controversy.
