Germany's Merz defends disputed migration reforms despite AfD support
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz on Wednesday defended his controversial migration reforms after stinging criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz, ahead of votes on two motions that could pass with the support of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats has reaffirmed his principled rejection of cooperation ...
The former chancellor’s intervention exposes a deepening rift within Germany’s conservatives over how to handle the AfD’s ...
Friedrich Merz, head of the centre-right CDU, relied on support from AfD to pass parliamentary motion on migration.
Angela Merkel criticized her successor, Friedrich Merz, for collaborating with the far-right in passing an immigration bill.
A who's who of German talent signed an open letter calling for political leaders to "uphold democratic values" after a ...
Germany’s likely next chancellor wants tougher migration measures even with AfD support, triggering a fierce pre-election ...
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Alternative for Germany helped push an immigration restriction proposal over the threshold, breaking the "firewall" surrounding the right-wing party.
Conservatives have cooperated with the far-right AfD for the first time, amid growing support from the tech billionaire.
The former chancellor's comments come after the CDU put forward a proposal which was supported by the far-right AfD.
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Germany’s parliament has narrowly approved a call by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger to turn back many more migrants ...
Friedrich Merz’s high-stakes gamble to enlist the far right in pressuring the German government to tighten migration laws has upended the campaign three weeks before general elections.
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