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.
German Conservatives Press Ahead on Controversial Migration Bill
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz plans to press ahead with a vote Friday on a hard-line immigration bill, waving aside last-ditch efforts aimed at seeking a broader compromise.
German Election Front-Runner Faces Backlash After Call for Immigration Stop
BERLIN—The front-runner in Germany’s election made a gambit this week to woo supporters of an increasingly popular far-right party by proposing a raft of new immigration restrictions. The move is now backfiring.
German parliament passes election frontrunner's migration crackdown motion
German election frontrunner Friedrich Merz succeeded on Wednesday in getting a motion passed in parliament that calls for a migration crackdown including the rejection of asylum seekers at the country's land borders.
Merkel Weighs in on German Election Amid Merz Immigration Row
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel weighed into Germany's contentious election campaign, criticizing fellow Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz over his decision to force through a hard-line immigration resolution in parliament with votes from the far right.
Merkel criticises Merz for teaming up with Germany's far-right on migration vote
The front-runner to be Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has faced criticism for accepting support from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. View on euronews
Taboo break over far right set to complicate German coalition talks after election
The breaking of a taboo among mainstream German parties on cooperation with the far right looks set to complicate efforts to ...
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German Parliament Considers Ban of Right-Wing AfD Party Championed by Elon Musk
As the AfD gains popularity, its critics are seeking to take away voters’ ability to support or reject the party.
Chaos in Germany as Angela Merkel slams old party after major AfD win
The former German Chancellor has publicly criticised her former party in the wake of far-right AfD's rising popularity.
Thousands in Germany protest the rise of the far right ahead of next month’s election
Tens of thousands of Germans have protested in Berlin and other cities against the rise of the far-right, anti-immigrant ...
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
American tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise address at the campaign launch for Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD ...
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Take it from a German Jew: The AfD and its supporters aren’t making Jews safer
An editor at Germany's Jewish newsweekly responds to Elon Musk's endorsement of the Alternative for Germany political party.
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Germany’s Merkel blasts CDU leader for cooperating with far-right AfD
Friedrich Merz, head of the centre-right CDU, relied on support from AfD to pass parliamentary motion on migration.
Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU
A non-binding motion to restrict immigration has sparked outrage after citizens said the conservative CDU/CSU broke a promise not to work with the far-right AfD. Protesters in Berlin gathered outside ...
Germany election 2025: Parties, polls and key issues
Germany will hold a snap national election on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
German parliament backs election front-runner’s call for tough border rules with far-right support
Germany’s parliament has narrowly approved a call by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger to turn back many more migrants ...
Germany’s Election Is Challenging Historic Taboos
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Germany: What is the 'AfD firewall'?
Germany's conservatives were able to pass a strict immigration motion with votes by the far-right party, marking a historic ...