Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.

President aims to address refugee repatriation and Syria’s rebuilding during high-level meetings in Berlin.

By James Mackenzie BERLIN, March 30 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Germany and Syria would work together to return hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who he said had an ...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that he and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa want 80% of Syrians in Germany to return to their homeland, as the former Islamist rebel leader visited Berlin.

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was received by his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Berlin's Bellevue Palace on Monday ahead of talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The visit ...

The chancellor of Germany and president of Syria said their goal is for 80% of Syrian refugees who fled there to return home in the next three years.

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that he and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa agreed the vast majority of Syrian immigrants living in Germany should return to their homeland over ...

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani firmly rejected Germany's proposals to deport Syrians, warning against forced ...

When Germany opened its doors to refugees escaping war in the Middle East, more people arrived from Syria than any other country – finding homes, getting jobs, starting families. A question mark now ...

Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on repatriation and regional stability — despite accusations of human ...

The head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority said Wednesday that a newly signed air transport agreement with Germany marks ...

As Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa visits Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says about 80% of Syrians living in Germany are expected to return home. Meanwhile, fears are mounting about inflation. DW ...