63% of Germans back Merz over his controversial comments on migration

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2025-10-24

Berlin (dpa) - A majority of German citizens agrees with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent comments suggesting that problems stemming from migration are clearly visible on the country's streets, a statement that has sparked almost daily protests in major cities. Some 63% of respondents in a survey commissioned by public broadcaster ZDF said they agreed with the chancellor's statements, while 29% said they disagreed. However, only 18% of responde......

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