Germany, Friedrich Merz

Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats has reaffirmed his principled rejection of cooperation ...
Alternative for Germany helped push an immigration restriction proposal over the threshold, breaking the "firewall" surrounding the right-wing party.
Germany’s likely next chancellor wants tougher migration measures even with AfD support, triggering a fierce pre-election ...
Responding to the killing of a child, the poll-leading Christian Democrats are pushing to overhaul migration laws — possibly ...
Germany's conservatives were able to pass a strict immigration motion with votes by the far-right party, marking a historic breach of the "firewall" on working with the far-right on policy. Party ...
As the AfD gains popularity, its critics are seeking to take away voters’ ability to support or reject the party.
Chancellor Scholz says rival Merz joining forces with far-right party in parliament to introduce stricter migration ...
Germany’s parliament has narrowly approved a call by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger to turn back many more migrants ...
Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become chancellor in February's election, is making waves by agreeing to work with the far ...