The German Green Party's chancellor candidate Jürgen Trittin recently held talks with the Obama administration in Washington. He tells DW why he thinks Germany should take in more Syrian asylum-seekers.
Jürgen Trittin: "In my opinion, the US government has taken an important step forward. It is pushing for a renewed and serious attempt to politically solve the Syrian conflict, together with Russia. This is a good move in the currently disastrous situation where Jordan has become completely destabilized and the war is reaching Lebanon's doorstep."
"Europe and Germany need to assist with the problem of refugees. There are currently 450,000 refugees in Jordan, and 450,000 in Lebanon - countries that have already taken in countless asylum-seekers from Iraq and Palestine. Europe's involvement is particularly appropriate here. "
Read more: Green politician: Europe must do more on Syria | World | DW.DE | 11.05.2013
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