Germany's Merz slams migration policy

Germany’s far-right firewall weakens as Merz pledges migration crackdown
Germany’s conservative candidate, Friedrich Merz, suggested he’d push through tougher migration measures even with AfD support.
Germany's opposition leader 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. View on euronews
Germany's Merz slams migration policy as 'shambles,' demands reforms
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz has demanded fundamental changes to migration policy and a dramatic increase in deportations after the deadly stabbing in the southern city of Aschaffenburg.
Merz vows migration crackdown on Day 1 as German chancellor
The conservative leader wants to impose strict border controls after knife killings in Aschaffenburg this week.
Leading German chancellor candidate Merz vows more assertive global role
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become the next chancellor, said on Thursday he wanted to win back the lost trust of key allies and ensure Berlin is more assertive on the global stage in a speech laying out his foreign policy plans.
German opposition leader plans migration proposals to parliament in risky pre-election move
Germany’s opposition leader says his party will bring motions to toughen migration policy to parliament next week in one of its last sessions before the country’s election
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz vows to toughen migration policy
Merz, whose centre-right bloc currently tops the polls, is toughening his stance on migration ahead of federal elections next month.View on euronews
Germany's Merz demands migration reforms, even with support from AfD
Opposition head Friedrich Merz is calling for reforms to Germany's migration laws after a deadly knife attack in which an Afghan man facing deportation is the main suspect - even if they pass with support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Germany's Greens demand 'clarification' after Merz migration comments
The co-leader of Germany's Greens has asked for "clarification" from Friedrich Merz after hints that the conservative leader could turn to the far right for support on passing migration reforms after a deadly knife attack.
Merz pledges to restore trust, reinforce Germany's borders
Friedrich Merz, the German Christian Democratic Union's candidate for Chancellor ahead of the February parliamentary elections, promises to rebuild trust in Berlin's international relations. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is seen as the favourite in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Germany,
Will German conservative Merz douse far-right 'firewall'?
Some in Germany are surprised at how willing he seems to be to cooperate with the far-right AfD.Germany' s opposition leader, ...
German election frontrunner could open door to cooperation with far right on migration
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz said he would seek to pass a disputed migration measure in parliament next week with ...
Germany's Friedrich Merz calls for permanent border controls after knife attack
Friedrich Merz, currently leading in polls to become German chancellor, said Thursday if elected he will impose strict border controls.
Scholz’s challenger vows tough border rules as attack puts migration in German election spotlight
Germany’s opposition leader has vowed to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and to step up ...
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Friedrich Merz: millionaire conservative on verge of German chancellery
Tucking into beer and pretzels, the frontrunner to become Germany's next chancellor, conservative millionaire Friedrich Merz, ...
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Germany’s likely next chancellor presents himself as the anti-Merkel
Friedrich Merz and his conservatives view Angela Merkel’s legacy as a liability in their battle with the far right.
Friedrich Merz warns German companies about ‘great risk’ of investing in China
Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner in the race to become Germany’s chancellor, has warned German companies about the “great risk” of investing in China.
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Chancellor hopeful Merz prepares Germany for era of ‘systemic conflict’
The incumbent government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a Social Democrat (SPD), has styled itself as a champion of the ...