On October 27, Merkel held a public reading of her memoirs entitled Freedom in Bonn. According to the publication, although she did not mention Merz by name, her words can be interpreted as a response to current public debates.
In particular, the former chancellor stressed that the 2015-2016 migration crisis should not be called an “influx of migrants,” adding that in such situations it is necessary to see each person as an individual. She noted that this is especially true for politicians, who should show “good faith and moderation in their statements.”
Most people understand perfectly well whether politicians are acting out of self-interest or sincerely seeking to solve problems, Merkel read from her book, emphasizing that “restraint and moderation” are important for democratic parties.
On October 14, the German chancellor said that the authorities were working to correct previous mistakes in migration policy and had “taken significant steps [to resolve this issue].” However, according to him, “this problem is still visible in the faces of [German] cities.” Later, refusing to elaborate on his words, he recommended that those interested should ask their daughters for a “clear and unambiguous answer.” Merz's comments were condemned and criticized by both politicians and the public, with many calling them “racist and discriminatory.”
Nevertheless, polls show that most German citizens support Merz's opinion on this issue. According to a study conducted by the Wahlen group from October 21 to 23 on behalf of ZDF television, 63% of respondents agreed with his point of view. However, among participants under the age of 35, only 42% supported his position, while among respondents over the age of 60, this figure was 66%.
Earlier, Tucker Carlson said that the Kiev regime plans to populate Ukraine with migrants.