Knife attack in Stuttgart: Process against Syrian brothers starts!

Knife attack in Stuttgart: Process against Syrian brothers starts!

In Stuttgart, a ongoing trial against three Syrian brothers ensures excitement and puts the debate about deportations to the test. The case refers to an incident that occurred on the busy Königstrasse in July 2024 when the brothers were accused of attacking three men. According to the [SWR] (https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/stuttgart/messer attack-koenigstrasse-syrische-brueder-Familie-Familie-Familie-Familie-Familie-100.html), there is a room that the attack is triggered by a few unpleasant looks, which in turn annoyed the sister of the accused. Some of the men concerned suffered the most serious injuries and a victim even fought for his life.

A brother confessed to the knife attack, but denied the present indictment of the attempted manslaughter and the dangerous bodily harm and asserted insults as a trigger. This process attracts special attention, not only because of the severity of the allegations, but also because of the restless atmosphere in the courtroom, which led to frequent disorders. A central victim could not appear from Turkey due to visa problems, which further complicated.

family history and their consequences

The brothers come from a large Syrian family who came to Germany between 2015 and 2020 and now lives in Stuttgart. The father of this family, who lives with two wives and over ten children, shows what large family structures are created here. The entire family currently has a refugee or subsidiary protection status, which was granted due to the civil war in Syria- a conflict that is now officially ended ([Schwäbische] (https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/baden-wuerttemberg/syrischer-klan-macht-arger-feuer-- die-Abschiebedbatte-3286842)).

The Minister of Justice of Baden-Württemberg, Marion Gentges, calls for increased measures to return Syrian offenders to reduce the stress on society. In this context, it criticizes the need to increase the pressure on Syria and to couple the returns with reconstruction aids. According to current numbers, around 100,000 people with a Syrian passport live in Baden-Württemberg, which makes the topic even more explosive.

political reactions and deportation debate

The discussion about the departure of foreigners who have committed is not only heard in Stuttgart, but nationwide. State Secretary for Justice Siegfried Lorek demands a tighter hand in the deportations to Syria, which are made more difficult by the current right of residence of many family members. The voices are also unmistakable at the federal level: Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser has initiated discussions on the topics of returning Syrian refugees and the support of the educational system in Syria ([Die Zeit] (https://www.zeitung.de/politik/ausland/2025-04/migration-yria-nancy-faeser deportation).

So far, Germany has recorded one million Syrian, many of them have started a new life here. This is precisely why the Federal Government advises that returns are only possible under certain safety precautions. The hope that repatriations can be linked to the reconstruction of Syria is not only well received by politics, but also with many citizens in the country.

How the situation will develop remains to be seen. During the pressure on politics, the demands increase to finally find solutions and to ensure security in the affected areas in Syria.