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).
Friedrich Merz’s high-stakes gamble to enlist the far right in pressuring the German government to tighten migration laws has upended the campaign three weeks before general elections.
4h
On Wednesday, with the support of the Alternative for Germany, the Christian Democrats passed a motion on migration policy ...
Did Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor, fall into a trap? Or is he forcing other mainstream parties to confront what ...
Amnesty International, Seebrücke and other organisations called for the rally under the slogan "Firewall instead of arson".
Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become chancellor in February's election, is making waves by agreeing to work with the far ...
Germany’s likely next chancellor wants tougher migration measures even with AfD support, triggering a fierce pre-election ...
12hon MSN
Germany’s parliament has narrowly approved a call by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger to turn back many more migrants ...
Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become chancellor in February's election, caused an uproar by agreeing to work with the far-right AfD on immigration measures.
Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.
Hide inaccessible results
Feedback