Germany's Merz calls for repatriation of Syrians as far-right surges

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces end of Syrian civil war, ending asylum for Syrians. This policy shift, a departure from Angela Merkel's open-door stance, has sparked uncertainty and anxiety among Syrian refugees in Germany. With only a thousand Syrians returning home this year, legal experts and humanitarian groups criticize the idea of sending people back. Germany aims to encourage voluntary departures, but the process is complex and risky due to unstable conditions in Syria. The debate over migration and safety intensifies ahead of local elections. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.