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Bundestag reject Merz's second migration bill amid backlash in Germany

The centre-right CDU party leader sparked fierce criticism on Wednesday for accepting the far right's support in pushing a first bill through parliament.

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Merkel criticises Merz for teaming up with Germany's far-right

The front-runner to be Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has faced criticism for accepting support from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

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Hundreds of Germans protest against stricter migration policy push

The CDU's stricter migration policy, backed by the far-right AfD, has sparked protests in Berlin and heightened political tensions in Germany before the parliamentary elections.

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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.

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Germany's Merz under fire for vowing migration crackdown

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has pledged to impose tough border controls if elected chancellor in next month's vote.

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German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?

Support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD, the Greens, and the FDP has declined as opposition parties like the CDU and the AfD have gained momentum — get the latest opinion poll results on Euronews and follow live updates here.

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CDU plans to move Germany to the right on immigration, manifesto says

Germany’s largest opposition party is heavily favoured to form a government after snap elections slated for February 2025.

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Germany's CDU leader Friedrich Merz visits Kyiv to reaffirm support

Friedrich Merz, the CDU’s candidate for chancellor in Germany’s upcoming snap elections in February, is looking to shore up support among his base.

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Brussels, my love? EU reacts to German government collapse

In this edition, we look at why the German coalition government fell apart, and investigate if Brussels is becoming a hotspot for spies.

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Scholz calls for compromise as opposition leader lays out election bid

In the first Bundestag meeting since the ruling coalition collapsed last week, the leader of Germany's largest opposition party laid out his plans for the country in a fiery debate.

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Germany's Habeck set to run for chancellor for the Greens

Green minister and Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck is expected to announce candidacy as leader Olaf Scholz faces pressure to call early elections after the collapse of his governing coalition.

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Merz confirmed as Germany's CDU leader as party moves on from Merkel

Some 95% of party delegates voted for Merz, already assured of leading the CDU after being backed by party members in December.

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Germany: Merkel's CDU party chooses conservative Merz as leader

Members of Germany's centre-right Christian Democratic Union have chosen prominent conservative Friedrich Merz as party leader.