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German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash
Economists and coalition politicians warned the target could deepen labor shortages and unsettle hundreds of thousands of Syrian residents.
- Friedrich Merz clarified his earlier remarks about Syrian refugees, saying the 80% return figure came from Ahmed al-Sharaa and was not a firm German target.
- Politicians and economists in Germany criticized the idea, warning that such a large-scale return could be unrealistic and harm integration efforts.
- Experts also cautioned that a mass departure of Syrians—many of whom work in sectors like construction, logistics, and healthcare—could worsen labor shortages in the country.
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German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarified on Tuesday comments he made about the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland after economists and politicians warned that a mass departure could have a serious economic effect.
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