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 Frontrunner Faces Backlash After Call for Immigration Stop
Friedrich Merz leaned the right-wing AfD party to push through measures to restrict immigration.
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.
German parliament backs resolution on migration with far-right votes
Germany's opposition conservatives won parliamentary approval on Wednesday for a proposal to drastically restrict migration with the help of votes from the Alternative for Germany (AfD), breaking a taboo on cooperation with the far-right.
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.
German opposition leader Merz's migration plan passes parliament
The CDU party chief, who leads in the polls to become the next chancellor, said he would collect votes from all parties to push his five-point migration plan through parliament despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz's strong opposition.
German election frontrunner tests taboo on working with far-right
The man tipped to win Germany's election next month challenged a taboo on cooperation with the far-right on Wednesday by proposing plans to restrict migration that could only pass with the help of votes from the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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Germany's conservatives to relay on far right in second immigration vote
Germany's conservative opposition leader was set Friday to again seek far-right support in parliament on the flashpoint issue ...
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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.
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: 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’s Election Is Challenging Historic Taboos
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Germany’s Christian Democrats unite with far-right AfD against refugees
For the first time in the 75-year post-war history of the German parliament, one of the major parliamentary groups has made ...