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German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash

BERLIN, March 31 - 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…

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The Straits TimesMar 31, 2026, 3:03 PM

German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash

BERLIN, March 31 - 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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