Merz pitches three-year plan for most Syrians in Germany to return home
TL;DR
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa say about 80% of Syrians living in Germany should return to Syria over the next three years, as Sharaa visits Berlin to discuss a circular migration model to aid Syria’s reconstruction; critics warn against premature normalization and raise human rights concerns.
- Germany's Merz says 80 percent of Syrian immigrants should return home france24.com
- Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says BBC
- Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns DW.com
- German leader raises prospect of many Syrians returning home as the country's president visits AP News
- Germany's Merz says Berlin will work with Syria to return refugees Reuters
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