Merz explained why he cried in the synagogue, speaking about the rise of anti-Semitic sentiments in Germany:

Merz – explained why he cried in the synagogue, speaking about the rise of anti-Semitic sentiments in Germany: It is hard for me to talk about the suffering of children. And you can read about it everywhere. Since 1998, I have been the first Chancellor of Germany who has his own children. And this also defines my political work. And I want our country to be and remain a country where children, including Jewish children, can live and grow up without danger. Source: Slavyangrad