CDU controversy over deportations: Merz vs. Wadephul – who is right?
In Schwerin, the CDU will discuss deportations of asylum seekers on November 4, 2025, while the AfD and the Left criticize.

CDU controversy over deportations: Merz vs. Wadephul – who is right?
There is currently a lot of worms in the CDU! A real dispute over the course of action can be explosive, especially when it comes to the deportation of rejected asylum seekers. svz.de reports that Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul makes it clear that Syrians should enjoy protection in Germany. Ultimately, it is considered established knowledge that life in Syria is no longer worth living.
But while Wadephul takes a humanitarian stance, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has a slightly different view. He is of the opinion that many Syrians could voluntarily return to their homeland since there are no longer any legitimate reasons for seeking asylum in Germany. This was not only met with approval, but also with strong criticism. Steffi Pulz-Debler from the Left described Merz's conclusion as wrong and dangerous, because opinions differ about what the situation actually is. The Left vehemently rejects deportations to war and crisis areas and does not take kindly to Merz's views.
Dispute over return concepts
The AfD also has a say. Jan-Phillip Tadsen calls for a concrete concept for the return of Syrian citizens from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. For him, one thing is certain: the remigration of Syrian citizens is essential in order to take advantage of the relief effects on the security authorities, the country's finances and social insurance.
This vicious circle of political disagreements shows how explosive and emotional the discussion about deportations really is. There is something going on and the voices of the different parties are becoming louder and louder in public. The question is how long this dispute will last and what solutions will be found in the end.
Let's stay tuned to see how the political waves will calm down or whether the explosive will continue to cause a lot of commotion. After all, this is an issue that has not only political but also human dimensions.