Journal of Global Strategic Studies
Vol 4 No 1 (2024): Journal of Global Strategic Studies

Angela Merkel's Leadership in Germany's Open Door Policy Regarding the Handling of the Refugee Crisis in Europe

Dasep, Muhamad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2024

Abstract

This research will examine Angela Merkel's leadership in the Open Door Policy to address the refugee crisis that occurred in Europe in 2015. The conflict in Syria led people there to seek refuge in other countries, culminating in a significant increase in refugee waves worldwide. Europe, due to its geographical proximity to the Middle East, became the most affected region in receiving these refugees. In response, Germany, under Chancellor Angela Merkel, decided to open its borders to refugees from Syria. Unlike other European Union countries that chose not to accept refugees, Germany took a different approach. However, this policy faced opposition domestically from the AFD opposition party and the anti-Islam PEGIDA movement. Using the concept of leadership, this paper seeks to answer the question: How did Angela Merkel's leadership in Germany's Open Door Policy contribute to addressing the refugee crisis in Europe? This research utilizes secondary data collection methods, including books, journals, and documentation.

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JGSS

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Global Strategic Studies aims to become one of the preeminent journals in Political Science, notably on International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Area Studies. At this point we publish our issues twice a year, in June and in December. Depending on the number of submissions, we ...