Syrian Government Plays Merz Like a Strudel
The article discusses the challenges Germany faces due to mass migration, particularly from Syria. It highlights the financial burden on German taxpayers and the rising crime rates associated with the migrant population. The piece contrasts the experiences of Syrian migrants with those of native Germans, illustrating societal tensions and disparities.
- ▪German taxpayers faced a cost of €40 billion in 2025 due to mass migration.
- ▪Over a million people of Syrian nationality live in Germany, making it the largest Syrian diaspora outside of Syria.
- ▪Crime statistics indicate that Syrians are 11 times more likely to commit violent crimes compared to Germans.
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| Original publisher | HotAir |
| Canonical URL | https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2026/05/22/syrian-government-plays-merz-like-a-strudel-n3815218 |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 20:40:23 -0400 |
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| Last seen | 2026-05-23T01:26:36.993Z |
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Syrian Government Plays Merz Like a Strudel Beege Welborn 8:40 PM | May 22, 2026 AP Photo/Michael Sohn Golly. There are times you almost feel sorry for the scarecrow-looking creature that LAROs as the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrick Merz.ALMOSTAll the way back in November, when it had suddenly dawned on Merz that the Syrian civil war had sort of sorted itself out, the fellow who had been an al Qaeda leader who was now the president didn't clean up too badly and even wore a Western suit every now and then, and, hmmmm, maybe just schmaybe, it was time some of these Syrians in Germany got a plane ticket home at long last. He wasted no time suggesting the same.
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