Merz defends controversial urban migration remarks despite backlash

NAMPA / DPA
2025-10-20
Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday stood by comments he made linking migration to problems in Germany's "cityscape," which drew sharp criticism from opposition politicians and sparked protests in Berlin. Merz found himself the target of considerable criticism last week following his response to a question on Tuesday about the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The conservative leader boasted of his g......
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