Germany's Merz demands migration reforms

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 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
Leading German Chancellor Candidate Merz Vows More Assertive Global Role
BERLIN (Reuters) - 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.
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Germany’s conservative candidate, Friedrich Merz, suggested he’d push through tougher migration measures even with AfD support.
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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.
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,
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German election frontrunner Friedrich Merz wants stricter migration policies following a deadly stabbing in Aschaffenburg.
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Conservative Merz maintains strong lead in German election race: Poll
Latest YouGov poll shows Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU bloc commanding 28% of voter support, leading Chancellor ...
Scholz accuses rival of breaking taboo on cooperation with far-right
BERLIN - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused his main rival in the federal elections next month of breaking a taboo by ...
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 ...
Friedrich Merz vows to seal Germany’s borders after Bavaria knife attack
Conservative frontrunner to be country’s next chancellor aims to submit tough migration proposals to MPs next week ...