German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces plan to repatriate 80% of Syrian refugees within three years after meeting Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharah in Berlin. This marks a major policy shift from Angela Merkel's 2015 stance. The plan faces opposition over security concerns in Syria.

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