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German Chancellor Backs Brussels-Mercosur Deal

TEC News / AFP April 20, 2026

Faced with a trade pact linking up parts of global agriculture, European farmers’ groups are pushing back—with the support of France and several other EU member states.

AfD Overtakes CDU/CSU: Merz Faces Record Unpopularity

TEC News April 15, 2026

New survey finds 80% dissatisfaction with Chancellor Merz’s performance.

Kyiv Seeks Continued Berlin Backing in Face of Shifting U.S. Policy

TEC News / AFP April 14, 2026

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Berlin this Tuesday for government consultations with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as war with Russia enters its fourth year.

Germany: Thousands of Syrians Granted Citizenship—Despite Falling Asylum Success Rate

TEC News April 9, 2026

In 2024, 83,150 Syrians were granted German citizenship, bringing the ten-year total to over 245,000.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting on April 1, 2026 at the Chancellery in Berlin.

Almost Half of German Benefits Go to Non-Germans

Michael Curzon April 8, 2026

The AfD says officials must “finally address structural cost drivers such as immigration into the social systems.”

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz answers questions from parliamentarians to the government during a question time at the Bundestag in Berlin, on March 25, 2026.

78% of Germans Dissatisfied with Merz, Poll Finds

TEC News April 8, 2026

While the AfD is hitting 26% in the polls, the Chancellor now retains the confidence of just one in five citizens.

Syria Calls Migrants in Germany a “Strategic Asset”—Rejects Returns

Michael Curzon April 2, 2026

The AfD says Merz will “dutifully follow” orders from Damascus.

Syrian Leader Contradicts Merz on Migrant Returns

Javier Villamor April 1, 2026

The German chancellor said up to 80% of Syrians could return within three years, citing Damascus—an account now disputed.

Germany Wants 80% of Syrians To Leave Within Three Years

Javier Villamor March 31, 2026

The plan would involve returning hundreds of thousands, but legal and practical barriers remain steep.

Merz Announces Mass Repatriation Plan for Syrians

TEC News March 30, 2026

Berlin is establishing a joint task force with Damascus to facilitate the return of over 800,000 Syrian nationals.

Tag: Friedrich Merz

German Chancellor Backs Brussels-Mercosur Deal

AfD Overtakes CDU/CSU: Merz Faces Record Unpopularity

Kyiv Seeks Continued Berlin Backing in Face of Shifting U.S. Policy

Germany: Thousands of Syrians Granted Citizenship—Despite Falling Asylum Success Rate

78% of Germans Dissatisfied with Merz, Poll Finds

Syria Calls Migrants in Germany a “Strategic Asset”—Rejects Returns

Syrian Leader Contradicts Merz on Migrant Returns

Germany Wants 80% of Syrians To Leave Within Three Years

Merz Announces Mass Repatriation Plan for Syrians

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