Far-Right Collaboration Stirs Controversy in German Parliament Over Immigration Policies
Tensions escalate in Germany as the parliament prepares to vote on a contentious immigration law, potentially supported by the far-right AfD party. CDU leader Friedrich Merz has faced backlash, including criticism from former Chancellor Angela Merkel, for his willingness to collaborate with the far-right, breaking long-standing political taboos. Protests against stricter migration policies have erupted across the country, while prominent figures, including Holocaust survivors, have expressed dismay over this political alignment. Analysts warn that the cooperation between conservatives and the far-right could complicate future coalition building. As lawmakers deliberate, both supporters and opponents of the bill gear up for what promises to be a dramatic session in the Bundestag.
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