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German opposition leader Merz's migration plan passes parliament

Germany's Parliament voted on an opposition bill for stricter migration rules, supported by the far-right party, marking a significant political shift.
Opposition leader Friedrich Merz emphasized a tougher migration approach after a deadly attack by a rejected asylum-seeker, focusing his campaign on this issue.
The center-left governing parties plan to reject Merz's bill, which includes ending family reunions for certain migrants and increasing deportation powers.
Polls indicate Merz's Union bloc leads with 30% support, while the far-right Alternative for Germany follows with 20%, amid concerns about collaborating with them.

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All against all in Germany over immigration - Far-right AfD talks about "dismantling" Merz

CDU leader blames Social Democrats and Greens after vote against bill

Germany’s Election Made a Radical Migration U-Turn

The country’s likely next chancellor wanted to focus on the economy—before suddenly betting everything on culture war.

1 month ago·United States

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Frankfurter Allgemeine

Merkel versus Merz: The Union must now stay on course for Merz

Even if Merkel stabs Merz in the back: CDU and CSU must not remain prisoners of the SPD and the Greens in migration policy. That would strengthen the AfD.

1 month ago·Frankfurt, Germany

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Kronen Zeitung

“The previous rules did not work”

"Nobody understands why people who are not allowed to stay in the European Union are not being returned," said EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner on Thursday. He said he understood the tightened migration policy in Germany. "We all know that the previous rules have not worked," said Brunner. As reported, the conservative Union and the right-wing populist AfD voted for a tightened migration policy in the Bundestag on Wednesday. Migrants who…

1 month ago·Vienna, Austria

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NRC Handelsblad

CDU leader Merz breaches wall around AfD, turning German politics upside down

German elections: The Christian Democratic CDU received crucial support from the far-right AfD for plans for a stricter asylum policy and breaks through…

1 month ago·Netherlands

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Euro Weekly News

Possible AfD and CDU coalition in Germany?

The German parliament has approved a plan by opposition candidate Friedrich Merz of the CDU to tighten asylum rules. Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused him of ‘breaking a taboo’. The Bundestag convened on Wednesday, January 29, for a fiery debate on immigration and asylum. The subject was raised by the candidate for the Christian Democratic opposition (CDU), Friedrich Merz… Source

1 month ago·Spain

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