Merz asked Muslim immigrants who do not comply with historical responsibility for the Holocaust to leave the country
German Chancellor Merz stated that responsibility for the Holocaust also applies to immigrants coming to the country.
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In his speech at the reception of Maccabiah athletes in Berlin, German Chancellor Merz said that Germany's responsibility for the Holocaust applies to all immigrants, including those from Islamic countries, and that those who do not comply with this should leave the country.
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Why It Matters
Immigration policies and historical responsibilities continue to be discussed publicly in Germany.
According to the news of the German News Agency DPA, Chancellor Merz received the athletes participating in the "Maccabiah", a Jewish sports event held every 4 years in Israel, in Berlin.
In his speech here, Merz pointed out Germany's responsibility towards the Holocaust and said, "This historical responsibility of our country applies in the same way to those who came to Germany from Islamic countries. Those who do not comply with this must leave our country." he said.
Recalling that former German President Richard von Weizaecker said in a speech in the Bundestag in 1985 that young people are not responsible for what happened in the past, but are responsible for how history will be shaped from now on, Merz said, "And this is valid for the entire German society. On this occasion, I would also like to add that; This is also valid for immigrants who come to Germany." he said.
Open Questions
- What will be the reactions from political parties after the announcement?
- Will concrete steps be taken to implement the rule?
