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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced intense criticism after proposing that 80% of Syrians in Germany return home within three years. The plan has raised significant concerns among politicians and healthcare experts over unrealistic expectations and the potential loss of crucial medical staff.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted controversial Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Scharaa in Berlin, announcing plans to repatriate 80% of Syrian refugees within three years. The goal has sparked severe domestic backlash and highlighted internal government divisions regarding the safety and feasibility of mass returns.

Germany will host Ghana in Stuttgart for their final World Cup test match before the squad announcement, while Ghana's coach Otto Addo seeks redemption following a heavy loss to Austria.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced widespread backlash for linking rising violent crime to immigrants during a parliamentary debate on violence against women. While crime statistics show an increase in non-German suspects, law enforcement experts emphasize that the rise is driven by social risk factors and poor living conditions rather than nationality.

A new online database from the US National Archives allows individuals to easily search for their ancestors' Nazi party records. However, historians warn that uncovering the truth requires looking past surviving index cards and confronting long-held family myths.

German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder warns that the chronic dysfunction of Deutsche Bahn threatens public trust in the state and democracy. While lowering long-term punctuality goals to 70% by 2029, he urged citizens to use the €63 Deutschlandticket amid rising fuel prices tied to global conflicts.