FDP Proposes Compromise on Migration Policy to Counter AfD
The FDP proposes integrating the failed Union "inflow limitation law" into the CEAS reform to secure passage with support from a broader democratic center before the Bundestag election, aiming to counter the AfD's gains.
FDP Proposes Compromise on Migration Policy to Counter AfD
The FDP proposes integrating the failed Union "inflow limitation law" into the CEAS reform to secure passage with support from a broader democratic center before the Bundestag election, aiming to counter the AfD's gains.
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44% Bias Score
Merz Rejects AfD Cooperation Despite Controversial Immigration Policy Vote
CDU's Friedrich Merz, top contender for German Chancellor, vowed to never work with the AfD despite recently passing stricter immigration policies with their votes, sparking widespread criticism and protests.
Merz Rejects AfD Cooperation Despite Controversial Immigration Policy Vote
CDU's Friedrich Merz, top contender for German Chancellor, vowed to never work with the AfD despite recently passing stricter immigration policies with their votes, sparking widespread criticism and protests.
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56% Bias Score
Merz's AfD Collaboration Secures Unanimous CDU Support Despite Backlash
Following a controversial collaboration with the AfD on a restrictive migration bill, CDU leader Friedrich Merz received unanimous support at the party congress for his proposed program, including a five-step plan to curb immigration, despite criticism from former Chancellor Merkel and widespread pr...
Merz's AfD Collaboration Secures Unanimous CDU Support Despite Backlash
Following a controversial collaboration with the AfD on a restrictive migration bill, CDU leader Friedrich Merz received unanimous support at the party congress for his proposed program, including a five-step plan to curb immigration, despite criticism from former Chancellor Merkel and widespread pr...
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56% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Support Plummets After Far-Right Alliance
A Forsa poll shows Germany's CDU/CSU alliance's support fell to 28%, its lowest since October 2023, after CDU's Merz cooperated with the far-right AfD on a border policy resolution, sparking protests; the AfD is at 20%, SPD at 16%, and Greens at 15%.
CDU/CSU Support Plummets After Far-Right Alliance
A Forsa poll shows Germany's CDU/CSU alliance's support fell to 28%, its lowest since October 2023, after CDU's Merz cooperated with the far-right AfD on a border policy resolution, sparking protests; the AfD is at 20%, SPD at 16%, and Greens at 15%.
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52% Bias Score
Habeck Condemns Merz for Collaboration with AfD on Migration Policy
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck publicly criticized CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz for twice voting with the AfD on migration policy in the Bundestag last week, accusing him of irresponsibility and a misrepresentation of events, while offering the Green party as an alternative for cen...
Habeck Condemns Merz for Collaboration with AfD on Migration Policy
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck publicly criticized CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz for twice voting with the AfD on migration policy in the Bundestag last week, accusing him of irresponsibility and a misrepresentation of events, while offering the Green party as an alternative for cen...
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44% Bias Score
Munich Security Conference Excludes AfD and BSW
The Munich Security Conference (February 14-16) excluded the AfD and BSW parties due to their walkout during President Zelenskyy's address and the AfD's classification as partly far-right by German intelligence; both parties criticized this as silencing dissent.
Munich Security Conference Excludes AfD and BSW
The Munich Security Conference (February 14-16) excluded the AfD and BSW parties due to their walkout during President Zelenskyy's address and the AfD's classification as partly far-right by German intelligence; both parties criticized this as silencing dissent.
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56% Bias Score
Merz Rejects AfD Coalition Despite Controversial Asylum Vote
CDU leader Friedrich Merz declared the party will never cooperate with the AfD, despite a recent joint vote on stricter asylum policies that was later rejected; this internal conflict and the shift in campaign focus from the economy to migration is causing concern within the party ahead of upcoming ...
Merz Rejects AfD Coalition Despite Controversial Asylum Vote
CDU leader Friedrich Merz declared the party will never cooperate with the AfD, despite a recent joint vote on stricter asylum policies that was later rejected; this internal conflict and the shift in campaign focus from the economy to migration is causing concern within the party ahead of upcoming ...
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60% Bias Score
Laschet Questions CDU's Immigration Strategy After Election
Following Germany's elections, CDU's Armin Laschet expressed reservations about the party's immigration bill passed with AfD votes, citing potential negative impacts despite acknowledging voter anxieties and the need for immigration controls.
Laschet Questions CDU's Immigration Strategy After Election
Following Germany's elections, CDU's Armin Laschet expressed reservations about the party's immigration bill passed with AfD votes, citing potential negative impacts despite acknowledging voter anxieties and the need for immigration controls.
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48% Bias Score
Merz Rejects AfD Cooperation Despite Controversial Immigration Policy Collaboration
CDU candidate Friedrich Merz declared his party will never cooperate with the AfD, despite recent collaboration on stricter immigration policies that passed with AfD votes, sparking widespread protests and criticism from figures like Angela Merkel.
Merz Rejects AfD Cooperation Despite Controversial Immigration Policy Collaboration
CDU candidate Friedrich Merz declared his party will never cooperate with the AfD, despite recent collaboration on stricter immigration policies that passed with AfD votes, sparking widespread protests and criticism from figures like Angela Merkel.
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60% Bias Score
Söder Rejects AfD Cooperation, Highlights Growing Threat
During the CDU party congress in Berlin, CSU leader Markus Söder used humor to criticize Robert Habeck, while firmly rejecting any cooperation with the AfD whose poll numbers have doubled in three years; he also defended some AfD voters' frustrations with the current government.
Söder Rejects AfD Cooperation, Highlights Growing Threat
During the CDU party congress in Berlin, CSU leader Markus Söder used humor to criticize Robert Habeck, while firmly rejecting any cooperation with the AfD whose poll numbers have doubled in three years; he also defended some AfD voters' frustrations with the current government.
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52% Bias Score
Merz's Gamble: AfD Votes Shatter German Postwar Taboo
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz's attempt to tighten immigration laws backfired spectacularly when he accepted AfD votes, shattering a postwar taboo against cooperation with the far-right and jeopardizing the CDU's credibility, raising concerns about democratic instability in Germany.
Merz's Gamble: AfD Votes Shatter German Postwar Taboo
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz's attempt to tighten immigration laws backfired spectacularly when he accepted AfD votes, shattering a postwar taboo against cooperation with the far-right and jeopardizing the CDU's credibility, raising concerns about democratic instability in Germany.
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56% Bias Score
German Immigration Policy Changes Spark Nationwide Protests
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU/CSU's collaboration with the AfD on stricter immigration policies sparked massive nationwide protests, with over 160,000 people demonstrating in Berlin alone, while other cities like Saarbrücken and Kiel saw tens of thousands more participants.
German Immigration Policy Changes Spark Nationwide Protests
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU/CSU's collaboration with the AfD on stricter immigration policies sparked massive nationwide protests, with over 160,000 people demonstrating in Berlin alone, while other cities like Saarbrücken and Kiel saw tens of thousands more participants.
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48% Bias Score