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Germany: Political Divide over Deporting Syrians - Enab Baladi

Summary by عنب بلدي
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul sparked heated debate within his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), after voicing doubts about returning Syrian nationals to Syria during his visit to Harasta (Rural Damascus province on the outskirts of Damascus, southern Syria) on October 30. After surveying the destruction in the area, Wadephul said he had never personally witnessed such extensive devastation and that “it is difficult for peop…

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Center

The Foreign Minister has caused irritation in his own ranks with a statement in Syria. The Chancellor has just moved it, but now there is a whirlwind again.

Center

The Foreign Minister has caused irritation in his own ranks with a statement in Syria. The Chancellor has just moved it, but now there is a whirlwind again.

Lean Right

The Union remains committed to the deportation of criminals to Syria – also Foreign Minister Wadephul represents this line. However, at an internal meeting, he makes it clear that he continues to assess the situation in the country differently – with a drastic comparison.

·Dortmund, Germany
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During his trip to Syria, Foreign Minister Wadephul initiates a debate: How does it go on with the Syrians in Germany? He does not believe that many will return voluntarily. Chancellor Merz contradicts this. However, the CDU is also open to the possibility of staying.

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Foreign Minister Wadephul defends himself with strong words after the massive criticism of his statements on the return of Syrians. In the Union faction he stresses that he does not question repatriations, but will also take back nothing. In the SPD one is surprised.

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How far apart are Friedrich Merz and his foreign minister on the Syria question? According to the Chancellor's motto, Johann Wadephul is trying to dispel the impression of a disintegration.

·Germany
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Berliner Morgenpost broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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