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German Chancellor Merz Appointed Seal Godfather, Sparks Protests

Merz's unique role as a seal's godfather didn't stop protests against his views on migration and urban landscapes during his visit to Schleswig-Holstein.

In this image there are group of seals which are laying on the wall. At the bottom there is water....
In this image there are group of seals which are laying on the wall. At the bottom there is water. In the background there are so many ships. Behind the ships there are mountains. Beside the mountains there are trees. There are two poles in between the seals.

Merz Now Godfather of a Seal - German Chancellor Merz Appointed Seal Godfather, Sparks Protests

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been appointed as the godfather of a seal named Lüthje at the Friedrichskoog Seal Sanctuary. During his inaugural visit to Schleswig-Holstein, Merz attended a cabinet meeting and was presented with the godfather certificate by Minister-President Daniel Günther. Meanwhile, his comments on migration and the 'urban air' sparked protests in Husum.

Merz's role as a godfather involves being kind and occasionally helping with food for the seal. The sanctuary cares for orphaned seals, preparing them for release back into the wild once they reach at least 25 kilograms and are in good health.

During his visit, Merz attended a cabinet meeting of the state’s black-green coalition government. He clarified that migration issues stem from migrants without permanent residency status who are not employed. His comments on the 'urban dictionary' led to protests, with approximately 150 people gathering outside the town hall. Protesters held signs and chanted slogans expressing their disagreement with Merz's views.

Chancellor Merz's visit to Schleswig-Holstein included a unique role as a seal's godfather and a cabinet meeting. His comments on migration and the 'urban landscape' sparked protests, with no reported search results on who specifically protested against his comments on the 'urban landscape'.

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