The socioeconomic integration of Syrian refugees in Germany and Italy after the migration 2015 crisis: challenges, opportunities and outcomes

The most important worldwide policy concerns nowadays are dealing with the socioeconomic effects of forced migration and the difficulties in reintegrating refugee populations. The wellbeing of every person on the planet depends critically on developing more effective mitigation and preventative measures by building on the lessons learnt from previous catastrophes. The socioeconomic integration of the Syrian refugees European countries host over 1 million Syrian asylum-seekers and refugees, with the 59% being hosted by Germany. This makes Germany the fifth largest host country globally, hosting over 1 million in total, of which over half (560,000) are Syrians will briefly be discussed in this research, with an emphasis on current policy, important lessons learnt, and future challenges. As well as, at the end of 2021, Italy hosted over 165,000 refugees and asylum-seekers. This included over 12,000 unaccompanied children in reception facilities. Italy has been an important destination being a border country and has a large influx of refugees from Syria. It was a temporary transit for Syrians. till 2015 almost 2.7% of Syrian refugees filed asylum applications in Italy. The study begins by providing a brief overview of the history and intricate political dynamics of the Syrian civil war. Second, by showing their numbers, migration trends, geographical locations, and traits, it offers a glimpse into the features of the Syrian population in Italy and Germany. Furthermore, it talks about the framework for integration policies that both governments have put in place, paying special attention to the policies related to the labour market, health, education, and social protection. it examines the scholarly research on the effects of the refugee crisis on a range of important outcomes for both natives and refugees.