Merz-AfD Collaboration on Immigration Sparks German Political Crisis
During a German political debate on a new immigration law, CDU leader Merz collaborated with the AfD to pass the bill, sparking criticism for working with 'declared EU enemies and Putin friends' and potentially harming German democracy; the move highlights increasing political polarization.
Merz-AfD Collaboration on Immigration Sparks German Political Crisis
During a German political debate on a new immigration law, CDU leader Merz collaborated with the AfD to pass the bill, sparking criticism for working with 'declared EU enemies and Putin friends' and potentially harming German democracy; the move highlights increasing political polarization.
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56% Bias Score
German Migration Bill: Controversial AfD Collaboration Threatens Passage
Tens of thousands protested a potential CDU/CSU-AfD collaboration on a new German migration law; the bill, aiming to curb immigration, could pass the Bundestag Friday, despite the controversy and facing uncertain approval in the Bundesrat.
German Migration Bill: Controversial AfD Collaboration Threatens Passage
Tens of thousands protested a potential CDU/CSU-AfD collaboration on a new German migration law; the bill, aiming to curb immigration, could pass the Bundestag Friday, despite the controversy and facing uncertain approval in the Bundesrat.
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52% Bias Score
German Asylum Decision Sparks Outrage Among Migrant Groups
The German Bundestag's asylum decision, passed with CDU and AfD votes, has caused outrage among migrant groups in Frankfurt and Hesse, prompting criticism of the CDU's approach and raising concerns about the future of immigration policy in Germany.
German Asylum Decision Sparks Outrage Among Migrant Groups
The German Bundestag's asylum decision, passed with CDU and AfD votes, has caused outrage among migrant groups in Frankfurt and Hesse, prompting criticism of the CDU's approach and raising concerns about the future of immigration policy in Germany.
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44% Bias Score
Merkel Condemns Merz's Collaboration with Far-Right on Immigration Bill
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized current CDU leader Friedrich Merz for passing a stricter immigration bill with the far-right AfD's support, prompting protests, resignations, and raising concerns about the normalization of collaboration with extremist groups in Germany.
Merkel Condemns Merz's Collaboration with Far-Right on Immigration Bill
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized current CDU leader Friedrich Merz for passing a stricter immigration bill with the far-right AfD's support, prompting protests, resignations, and raising concerns about the normalization of collaboration with extremist groups in Germany.
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60% Bias Score
Merkel Condemns Merz's Deal with Far-Right on Immigration Bill
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized her successor Friedrich Merz for passing a stricter immigration bill with the support of the far-right AfD, prompting protests and resignations from prominent figures, including a Holocaust survivor.
Merkel Condemns Merz's Deal with Far-Right on Immigration Bill
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized her successor Friedrich Merz for passing a stricter immigration bill with the support of the far-right AfD, prompting protests and resignations from prominent figures, including a Holocaust survivor.
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52% Bias Score
Hannover Protest: Activists Occupy CDU Office Over Migration Policy
Activists occupied the CDU's Hannover office balcony, protesting a stricter migration policy passed in the Bundestag with AfD support; police intervened, and the CDU filed charges.
Hannover Protest: Activists Occupy CDU Office Over Migration Policy
Activists occupied the CDU's Hannover office balcony, protesting a stricter migration policy passed in the Bundestag with AfD support; police intervened, and the CDU filed charges.
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44% Bias Score
German Protests Erupt Over CDU/CSU-AfD Alliance on Immigration
Following a controversial vote in Germany's Bundestag, thousands protested CDU/CSU's cooperation with the AfD on anti-immigration legislation; demonstrations occurred in Berlin and Dresden, with one resulting in property damage and an ongoing police investigation.
German Protests Erupt Over CDU/CSU-AfD Alliance on Immigration
Following a controversial vote in Germany's Bundestag, thousands protested CDU/CSU's cooperation with the AfD on anti-immigration legislation; demonstrations occurred in Berlin and Dresden, with one resulting in property damage and an ongoing police investigation.
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56% Bias Score
German Immigration Bill Faces Vote Amidst Public Outcry
Germany's parliament is debating a bill to restrict immigration, potentially with AfD support, despite tens of thousands protesting; it suspends family reunification for refugees with subsidiary protection, expands police deportation powers, and reintroduces immigration limits.
German Immigration Bill Faces Vote Amidst Public Outcry
Germany's parliament is debating a bill to restrict immigration, potentially with AfD support, despite tens of thousands protesting; it suspends family reunification for refugees with subsidiary protection, expands police deportation powers, and reintroduces immigration limits.
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48% Bias Score
Union's Strict Migration Bill Could Pass with AfD Support
Germany's Union party plans to introduce a stricter migration bill on Friday, potentially passing with the help of the far-right AfD, sparking widespread protests and a constitutional challenge from the SPD.
Union's Strict Migration Bill Could Pass with AfD Support
Germany's Union party plans to introduce a stricter migration bill on Friday, potentially passing with the help of the far-right AfD, sparking widespread protests and a constitutional challenge from the SPD.
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52% Bias Score
Germany: Mass Protests Against Rightward Shift in Politics
Widespread protests erupted across Germany on January 30th and 31st, 2025, against the CDU/CSU's stricter immigration policies, passed with AfD's support, drawing condemnation from various political figures and sparking demonstrations in numerous cities with thousands of participants.
Germany: Mass Protests Against Rightward Shift in Politics
Widespread protests erupted across Germany on January 30th and 31st, 2025, against the CDU/CSU's stricter immigration policies, passed with AfD's support, drawing condemnation from various political figures and sparking demonstrations in numerous cities with thousands of participants.
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48% Bias Score
25,000 Protest in Hamburg Against CDU-AfD Immigration Policy
Over 25,000 people protested in Hamburg against the CDU and AfD's joint vote on stricter migration policies in the Bundestag; further protests are planned.
25,000 Protest in Hamburg Against CDU-AfD Immigration Policy
Over 25,000 people protested in Hamburg against the CDU and AfD's joint vote on stricter migration policies in the Bundestag; further protests are planned.
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64% Bias Score
Merz's AfD alliance rocks German politics
Germany is facing political turmoil as CDU candidate Friedrich Merz uses support from the far-right AfD to push stricter asylum laws, sparking public protests and debate, three weeks before the snap federal election on February 23.
Merz's AfD alliance rocks German politics
Germany is facing political turmoil as CDU candidate Friedrich Merz uses support from the far-right AfD to push stricter asylum laws, sparking public protests and debate, three weeks before the snap federal election on February 23.
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60% Bias Score