German opposition leader Merz's migration plan passes parliament
The German Bundestag passed Friedrich Merz's so-called five-point migration plan — which promised a dramatic tightening of the country's migration and asylum law — through parliament. MPs narrowly voted in favour of turning away asylum seekers and other migrants back at Germany's borders — despite criticism that this could break both German and EU asylum law.
Merz's Migration Stance: A Turning Point for Germany?
Friedrich Merz, Germany's main opposition leader, plans stringent border controls if he becomes chancellor, aiming to tackle immigration issues after a fatal stabbing by an Afghan asylum seeker. His controversial stance,
Scholz's Challenger Brings Tough Migration Plans to German Parliament, Faces Blowback on Far Right
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger in Germany’s upcoming election plans to put proposals for a tougher migration policy to parliament
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
Germany’s Scholz and Merz Take Migration Battle to Parliament
With less than four weeks before Germany’s federal election, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative challenger Friedrich Merz, who is leading polls, will take their contentious battle over how to crack down on illegal migration to parliament.
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Germany’s Merz sparks firestorm by breaking postwar taboo
Germany’s likely next chancellor wants tougher migration measures even with AfD support, triggering a fierce pre-election ...
Germany Wouldn’t Fly Solo on Tougher EU Immigration
The conservative CDU/CSU party is hardening its stance on irregular immigration. Others in Europe have already paved the way.
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Chancellor Scholz slams conservative rival Merz for ‘populism’ ahead of election
Social Democrat Scholz warns that Merz's proposal for permanent border controls would violate EU law, damage the economy, and ...
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Scholz blasts Merz, raising doubts over post-election German coalition
BERLIN — With Germany’s election less than a month away, center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has thrown cold water on the prospect of reviving the country’s traditional grand coalition — bluntly ...
Germany: Merz meets resistance with risky border gambit
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has floated proposing legislation to tighten Germany's border controls, and claimed ...
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Merz Proposes Strict Measures to Tackle Illegal Migration
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz proposes stricter measures against illegal migration following a violent attack by an ...
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As Europe’s conservatives rally around Merz, von der Leyen left in the cold
The EPP’s messaging is clear that the CDU will return in the driver’s seat, if Merz becomes Germany's chancellor.
EU country plans to ban all illegal immigrants
Despite the pushback, a recent poll published by the German tabloid 'Bild' indicates that the majority of Germans might be in ...
EU industry urges Brussels to continue probes into Big Tech
Context: Brussels is “reviewing” its probes into tech groups including Apple, Meta and Google, launched under its landmark ...