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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
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 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.
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.
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).
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.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy Meets German Opposition Leader Merz
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he met with German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, just weeks before a federal election in Germany.
Poll Favourite Merz Vows German Comeback On World Stage
After years in which Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been accused of treading lightly on European and world stages, conservative election front-runner Friedrich Merz has vowed a bold return to international affairs.
German opposition leader Merz urges united EU stance on Trump
Mr Merz argued the need “to negotiate with the American side from a position of strength”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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,
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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German conservatives condemned over opening to far-right AfD
Germany's conservative opposition faced criticism Friday over reports that it was willing to accept the support of the ...
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The Brief – On life support
The answer is bleak. So, Merz’s main instrument for bringing back growth seems to be good vibes. "Economic policy is 50% ...
WHO notifies staff of hiring freeze, budget cuts due to U.S. leaving
The Trump administration plan to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization has triggered a hiring freeze, ...
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CDU’s Friedrich Merz eyes a new Polish-German friendship treaty
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU and candidate for German Chancellor, has announced plans to repair relations with ...