Merz Acknowledges Turkish Migration Contribution, Warns Against Xenophobia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz publicly acknowledged the positive contribution of Turkish immigrants to Germany's development on the 65th anniversary of the recruitment agreement, and warned against new xenophobia. This marks a notable shift in tone from Merz's earlier conservative stance on immigration, signaling a potential softening of CDU's migration rhetoric.

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