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Germany's far-right 'firewall' crumbles as migration debate flares
Weeks before Germany's elections, a heated immigration debate inflamed by a deadly knife attack triggered a political earthquake Wednesday when conservative parties for the first time cooperated with the far-right AfD.
German far-Right firewall may be crumbling as conservatives agree to work with AfD
Right” could crumble after the frontrunner to win next month’s election said he could work with Alternative for Germany (AfD) to tighten immigration laws.
Migration talks put strain on Germany’s anti-AfD ‘firewall’
German parliament faces pre-election immigration showdown as conservative Opposition considers support from far-right AfD, sparking controversy.
German lawmakers shout “shame on you” as ‘firewall’ crumbles
For the first time in the history of the German parliament, a proposal passed solely thanks to far-right AfD support.
Germany’s far-right ‘firewall’ under strain as migration debate flares
Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become chancellor in February's election, is making waves by agreeing to work with the far-right AfD on immigration rules.
Germany: Far-right decides vote on anti-migration proposal
The German parliament has passed a motion to tighten migration rules after a deadly attack by a rejected asylum seeker. The far-right AfD helped to secure the non-binding motion. DW's Matthew Moore explains why cooperation with the AfD is so controversial.
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 ...
Christian Democrats leader Merz tears down the “firewall” to the far-right Alternative for Germany
On Wednesday, with the support of the Alternative for Germany, the Christian Democrats passed a motion on migration policy ...
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Germany’s far right crashes through the firewall
Did Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor, fall into a trap? Or is he forcing other mainstream parties to confront what ...
As Germany heads to polls, is Olaf Scholz ‘firewall to AfD’ crumbling?
Germany’s election campaign heats up as CDU leader Friedrich Merz indicates potential cooperation with the far-right AfD to ...
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.
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Austria’s Kurz blames Merkel for far-right AfD rise in Germany
Without the migration policies since 2015, the AfD wouldn’t be anywhere near this strong,” says Vienna’s former conservative ...
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AfD's Weidel hails 'great day for democracy' in Germany after vote
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), has celebrated the Bundestag vote in favour of more ...