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Germany's Merz defends disputed migration reforms

The Washington Post on MSN · 17h

Germany’s Merz breaks far-right taboo, prompts backlash from Merkel

Friedrich Merz, the front-runner to become Germany’s next chancellor, relied on votes from the far-right AfD to push an anti-migration motion through parliament.

LA Times on MSN · 18h

Merkel criticizes German front-runner Merz over migration vote with far-right support

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has issued rare public criticism of her successor as the country’s center-right leader, the front-runner in Germany’s election next month, for putting to parliament proposals for tough new migration rules that only passed with the help of a far-right party.

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).

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Deutsche Welle on MSN · 3h

Germany: What is the 'AfD firewall'?

Germany's conservatives were able to pass a strict immigration motion with votes by the far-right party, marking a historic breach of the "firewall" on working with the far-right on policy. However, the conservative Christian Democrats breached what has become known as the "AfD firewall" on Wednesday when party leader Friedrich Merz put forward a motion

Anadolu Ajansi · 2d

German conservative Merz accused of flirting with far-right AfD

Chancellor Scholz says rival Merz joining forces with far-right party in parliament to introduce stricter migration legislation ahead of Feb. 23 elections - Anadolu Ajansı

Protests erupt across Germany after divisive vote with far-right AfD

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Germany on Thursday after a controversial motion demanding migration reforms was passed in parliament the previous day with support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Politico Europe1h

Austria’s Kurz blames Merkel for far-right AfD rise in Germany

Without the migration policies since 2015, the AfD wouldn’t be anywhere near this strong,” says Vienna’s former conservative ...

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Germany's Merz again rules out cooperation with the far-right AfD

Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats has reaffirmed his principled rejection of cooperation ...

Why Friedrich Merz is losing his war on migration

On Wednesday, Merz pushed through a non-binding motion in favour of an immigration crackdown with support from the AfD, ...

Politico Europe2d

Germany’s Merz sparks firestorm by breaking postwar taboo

Germany’s likely next chancellor wants tougher migration measures even with AfD support, triggering a fierce pre-election ...

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Chaos in Germany as Angela Merkel slams old party after major AfD win

The former German Chancellor has publicly criticised her former party in the wake of far-right AfD's rising popularity.

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Germany's conservatives to seek far right support on immigration

Germany's conservative opposition leader was set Friday to again seek far-right support in parliament on the flashpoint issue ...

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Germany’s Christian Democrats unite with far-right AfD against refugees

For the first time in the 75-year post-war history of the German parliament, one of the major parliamentary groups has made ...

14hon MSN

Alternative for Germany party goes mainstream after historic vote on immigration restrictions

Alternative for Germany helped push an immigration restriction proposal over the threshold, breaking the "firewall" surrounding the right-wing party.

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