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Merkel's 'Wir schaffen das!' 10 years on

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August 31, 2025

It's 10 years since then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed millions of refugees fleeing conflict with her famous phrase "Wir schaffen das", or "We can do it." A decade later, the warm welcome has cooled down. DW Chief Political Editor Michaela Küfner discusses how Merkel’s momentous decision has changed Germany since 2015.

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