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Under Merz's CDU, life will only get worse for Germany's Muslims

Over the past five years, Muslims in Germany have faced increased discrimination, with 68% experiencing it, according to the Muslim Coordination Council in Cologne.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is seen as accelerating authoritarian measures that target Muslims, as noted by critics of his policies and commentaries on his election moves.
The far-right Alternative for Germany achieved 20.8% of the vote, notably using anti-Muslim rhetoric in their manifesto, as evidenced by their campaign materials.
Only 12% of Germany's Muslims supported Merz's conservative party in the election, according to pollsters Forschungsgruppe Wahlen.

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