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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Merz Pushes Plan For Most Syrians To Leave Germany
Caption: Merz Pushes Plan For Most Syrians To Leave Germany. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said up to 80% of Syrians living in Germany should return home within three years. Speaking alongside President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin, Merz argued the end of the civil war creates conditions for returns. The plan would allow certain groups, including doctors and nurses, to remain in Germany. Around 1.23 million people of Syrian origin were registered in Germany by the end of 2024. Merz has made migration control a central policy priority and is seeking cooperation from Damascus to facilitate returns. Critics condemned the visit of al-Sharaa, citing his controversial past and alleged links to extremist groups. Protests took place in Berlin, with demonstrators opposing the Syrian leader’s presence in Germany. Others within the Syrian diaspora welcomed al-Sharaa, highlighting divisions over the policy and his leadership. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Chancellor,Friedrich Merz,Germany,Syrians,refugee,Ahmed al-Sharaa,Syria,war,Berlin,migration control,Damascus,protests,Syrian diaspora,visit,divisions
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