Germany and Syria 'working jointly' on refugee returns, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed the return of 80% of Syrians in Germany to their homeland. They aim to establish a 'circular' migration model to support reconstruction in Syria while allowing those who wish to stay in Germany to do so. Despite this, rights campaigners criticized al-Sharaa's visit due to his Islamist past and ongoing violence in Syria. Merz emphasized the need for a rule of law in future projects, while concerns about authoritarianism and human rights violations in Syria persist.