Large Protest Against AfD Rally in Germany
Approximately 9,000 people protested an AfD rally in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, on Saturday, resulting in minor clashes with police who used pepper spray and batons; further protests are planned in Kassel and Gelnhausen on Sunday.
Large Protest Against AfD Rally in Germany
Approximately 9,000 people protested an AfD rally in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, on Saturday, resulting in minor clashes with police who used pepper spray and batons; further protests are planned in Kassel and Gelnhausen on Sunday.
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36% Bias Score
AfD's Insult-Laden Rally: Aggressive Tactics and Conditional Coalition Offers
During a Neu-Isenburg rally, AfD leaders, including Chrupalla and Weidel, insulted political opponents Merz and Habeck, while also proposing a coalition if the "country needs saving", showcasing their uncompromising stance on immigration and contrasting with a more moderate counter-protest approach.
AfD's Insult-Laden Rally: Aggressive Tactics and Conditional Coalition Offers
During a Neu-Isenburg rally, AfD leaders, including Chrupalla and Weidel, insulted political opponents Merz and Habeck, while also proposing a coalition if the "country needs saving", showcasing their uncompromising stance on immigration and contrasting with a more moderate counter-protest approach.
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44% Bias Score
Merz's Migration Reform Bill Fails in German Bundestag
A proposed German migration policy reform by CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed in the Bundestag today, losing by a vote of 350 to 338 with 5 abstentions; the bill aimed to restrict family reunification for those with subsidiary protection and increase police powers.
Merz's Migration Reform Bill Fails in German Bundestag
A proposed German migration policy reform by CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed in the Bundestag today, losing by a vote of 350 to 338 with 5 abstentions; the bill aimed to restrict family reunification for those with subsidiary protection and increase police powers.
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56% Bias Score
Narrow Defeat for Stricter German Immigration Policy Sparks Political Debate
The German Bundestag narrowly rejected a CDU/CSU motion to tighten immigration rules by 12 votes (349 against, 338 for), sparking debate about cooperation with the far-right AfD and highlighting tensions in the German political landscape.
Narrow Defeat for Stricter German Immigration Policy Sparks Political Debate
The German Bundestag narrowly rejected a CDU/CSU motion to tighten immigration rules by 12 votes (349 against, 338 for), sparking debate about cooperation with the far-right AfD and highlighting tensions in the German political landscape.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Restrictive Immigration Bill, Averts Far-Right Coalition
Germany's parliament rejected a restrictive immigration bill in late January 2025, preventing a coalition with the far-right AfD; Angela Merkel intervened, highlighting the tension between managing migration and upholding democratic principles amid rising support for nationalist parties globally.
Germany Rejects Restrictive Immigration Bill, Averts Far-Right Coalition
Germany's parliament rejected a restrictive immigration bill in late January 2025, preventing a coalition with the far-right AfD; Angela Merkel intervened, highlighting the tension between managing migration and upholding democratic principles amid rising support for nationalist parties globally.
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68% Bias Score
Merz Defends Bundestag Migration Votes Amid AfD Controversy
Following criticism, CDU/CSU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz defended Bundestag votes on stricter migration policies, including one passed with AfD support, sparking controversy and raising questions about future political alliances.
Merz Defends Bundestag Migration Votes Amid AfD Controversy
Following criticism, CDU/CSU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz defended Bundestag votes on stricter migration policies, including one passed with AfD support, sparking controversy and raising questions about future political alliances.
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48% Bias Score
German Politics: FDP Divisions and Merz's Controversial Actions Shake the Political Landscape
This week in German politics saw the FDP's internal divisions regarding the "Zustrombegrenzungsgesetz," and Friedrich Merz's controversial statements alienating many CDU members, potentially destabilizing the German political landscape. The article explores the implications for future coalition buil...
German Politics: FDP Divisions and Merz's Controversial Actions Shake the Political Landscape
This week in German politics saw the FDP's internal divisions regarding the "Zustrombegrenzungsgesetz," and Friedrich Merz's controversial statements alienating many CDU members, potentially destabilizing the German political landscape. The article explores the implications for future coalition buil...
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64% Bias Score
German Parliament Rejects Restrictive Immigration Bill
The German parliament narrowly rejected an opposition-proposed bill to restrict immigration, supported by the far-right AfD, with a vote of 350 to 338 on Friday, amid upcoming snap elections and public criticism.
German Parliament Rejects Restrictive Immigration Bill
The German parliament narrowly rejected an opposition-proposed bill to restrict immigration, supported by the far-right AfD, with a vote of 350 to 338 on Friday, amid upcoming snap elections and public criticism.
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56% Bias Score
German Conservatives Seek Far-Right Support, Heightening Political Polarization
In a historic shift, Germany's conservative Union bloc collaborated with the far-right AfD in the Bundestag, seeking and achieving majorities on some bills, while failing on others. This unprecedented alliance, driven by restrictive migration policies, reflects a broader trend of libertarian and far...
German Conservatives Seek Far-Right Support, Heightening Political Polarization
In a historic shift, Germany's conservative Union bloc collaborated with the far-right AfD in the Bundestag, seeking and achieving majorities on some bills, while failing on others. This unprecedented alliance, driven by restrictive migration policies, reflects a broader trend of libertarian and far...
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64% Bias Score
Merz's AfD Collaboration Backfires, Triggering Political Crisis
CDU leader Friedrich Merz's attempt to pass stricter immigration policies by collaborating with the AfD in the Bundestag backfired, causing a major political crisis and raising questions about his leadership and judgment.
Merz's AfD Collaboration Backfires, Triggering Political Crisis
CDU leader Friedrich Merz's attempt to pass stricter immigration policies by collaborating with the AfD in the Bundestag backfired, causing a major political crisis and raising questions about his leadership and judgment.
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56% Bias Score
German Parliament Rejects CDU Immigration Bill, Exposing Deep Political Divisions
Germany's parliament rejected the CDU/CSU's immigration bill, leading to accusations of prioritizing party interests and highlighting deep political divisions; CDU leader Merz cited the SPD and Greens, while the FDP also faced internal dissent.
German Parliament Rejects CDU Immigration Bill, Exposing Deep Political Divisions
Germany's parliament rejected the CDU/CSU's immigration bill, leading to accusations of prioritizing party interests and highlighting deep political divisions; CDU leader Merz cited the SPD and Greens, while the FDP also faced internal dissent.
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44% Bias Score
Merkel Slams CDU Leader for AfD Collaboration
Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz for collaborating with the far-right AfD party to pass an anti-immigration motion, creating a major rift within the conservative party ahead of the February 23rd federal election, amid rising public concern over immigratio...
Merkel Slams CDU Leader for AfD Collaboration
Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz for collaborating with the far-right AfD party to pass an anti-immigration motion, creating a major rift within the conservative party ahead of the February 23rd federal election, amid rising public concern over immigratio...
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60% Bias Score