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Merz had presented parliament with proposals for strict new immigration rules, which were supported by the partly far-right #AfD.

Video. Berlin: 160,000 demonstrate against Friedrich Merz and the AfD

Updated: 02/02/2025 - 21:34 GMT+1

Tens of thousands protest against Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats: Merz had presented parliament with proposals for strict new immigration rules, which were supported by the partly far-right AfD.

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