Merz says Germany ‘will not deport’ the politically persecuted

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made it clear that people who are politically or religiously persecuted are allowed to stay in Germany.

Those who are politically or religiously persecuted, Germany “will not deport. That is completely clear,” Merz said at a political event of his conservative bloc.

At the same time, he emphasized that refugees who have sought protection from civil wars must return to their home countries once the conflicts have ended.

“Those who have fled here temporarily from civil wars must return to their home country once the civil war is over,” Merz said.

Merz announced that he would speak with the Syrian president about what can be done to ensure that the people who are here can contribute to the reconstruction of Syria now that its civil war is over.

Many of them, he said, would be needed in Syria and should therefore have an incentive to return to their homeland.

Finally, Merz spoke about the prospects of staying for well-integrated refugees.

“Many are here and are needed here, have become doctors, for example, or are working in various professions. We also want to give them the prospect of staying here if they are integrated, if they are able to earn their living here with their families,” Merz added.