German bill calling for tougher rules on migration narrowly defeated
- The German Bundestag narrowly rejected the "Influx Limitation Law" designed to tighten migration rules, with 350 votes against and 338 in favor, and five abstentions.
- Rolf Heinrich Mützenich of the SPD warned against relying on the far-right AfD to pass divisive immigration legislation, stating it could lead to a loss of democratic integrity.
- Friedrich Merz, leader of the CDU, insisted on a vote for the controversial bill despite criticism, emphasizing the need for a united front among mainstream parties.
- The debate over the bill highlighted tensions among German political parties regarding collaboration with the far-right, with many fearing it undermines a historical consensus against such alliances.
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