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BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 30: (SPEECH) Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz says, "However, I also asked President Chara to prioritize the return of those who no longer have a valid residence permit in Germany. We have a small group here, but a group that is causing us problems: Syrians with criminal records whom we now want to repatriate as a matter of urgency. But in the longer term, over the next three years—this was President Chara's wish—around 80 percent of the Syrians residing in Germany should return to their homeland." at the joint press conference with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on March 30, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. Al-Sharaa is on his first visit to Berlin since taking office. He is meeting with German leaders and taking part in an economic round table. (Footage by Daniel Maletzki/EUS-Nachrichten/Getty Images)