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, ...
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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 ...
Thousands in Germany protest the rise of the far right ahead of next month's election
Thousands of Germans have protested in Berlin and other cities against the rise of the far-right and anti-immigrant ...
Thousands protest the rise of German far right ahead of Feb. 23 general election
Thousands of Germans on Saturday protested in Berlin and other cities against the rise of the far-right and anti-immigrant ...
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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.
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Friedrich Merz: A Dealmaker in European Politics
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz sees potential in collaborating with U.S. President Trump, advocating for a strong ...
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Friedrich Merz vows to seal Germany’s borders after Bavaria knife attack
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner in the race to become German chancellor, plans to submit a migration bill ...
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 ...
At Auschwitz, a Solemn Ceremony at a Time of Rising Nationalism
World leaders and a dwindling group of survivors are joining ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the ...