Ten years of the refugee crisis: Has Austria managed it? (1/2)

Saturday, Aug 30, 2025

Der Standard

Austria’s ten-year refugee crisis: examining integration after hundreds of thousands arrived from Syria via Hungary.

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In the summer of 2015, hundreds of thousands of people fled Syria through Turkey and the Balkans to arrive in Austria. While many intended to move on to Germany, a significant number remained. Initial optimism regarding aid quickly shifted as immigration sparked fears that right-wing populists exploited.

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