Merz, Germany

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.
Merkel Criticises Leader of Her CDU Party for Cooperating With German Far-Right
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticised the leader of her Christian Democrats (CDU), Friedrich Merz, for drawing on support from the far-right to pass a motion in parliament, in a statement on Thursday.
Alert: Ex-Chancellor Merkel criticizes German center-right leader Merz over migration proposal that passed with far-right votes
Ex-Chancellor Merkel criticizes German center-right leader Merz over migration proposal that passed with far-right votes. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?
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 Merz regrets passing migration plans with help of far right
German opposition conservative leader Friedrich Merz said he regrets that plans to reject more asylum seekers at Germany's borders may have passed in parliament on Wednesday with the help of votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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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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Merz Sees Trump's Return as EU Opportunity
Friedrich Merz, Germany's opposition leader, views a second Trump presidency as a chance for EU unity. As he seeks to become ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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Germany's Merz says EU needs united response to Trump
Friedrich Merz, the conservative frontrunner to replace Chancellor Olaf Scholz after Germany's upcoming elections, is calling ...
EU country plans to ban all illegal immigrants in major lesson for UK
Left Party lawmaker Clara Bünger says immigration data shows that there is no national emergency in Germany. She pointed out that the figures show refugees make up just 4% of the population, and said ...
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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 ...
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Germany's Border Control Battle: Merz vs. Scholz
Germany's government and opposition are clashing over border control policies. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz pushes for ...