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Merkel criticises leader of her CDU party for cooperating with German far-right

Angela Merkel criticized her center-right Christian Democrats for relying on the far-right Alternative for Germany to pass a migration motion in parliament.
Merkel highlighted that party leader Friedrich Merz previously stated no measures should pass with AfD support before the February 23 election.
Merkel stated that the recent vote marked a first-time 'majority with votes from the AfD in a vote in the German Bundestag.'
Merkel called for democratic parties to collaborate honestly to prevent attacks, emphasizing the need for adherence to applicable European law.

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