Tag #German Politics

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Hamburg Parliament Debates CDU's Asylum Policy Amidst Accusations of Far-Right Collaboration

In Hamburg's parliament, the SPD, Greens, and Left party accused the CDU of collaborating with the AfD on stricter asylum policies, drawing parallels to the Nazi era, while the CDU denies this, emphasizing the need to improve security following recent attacks.

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German Bundestag Approves Stricter Immigration Resolution with AfD Support

The German Bundestag narrowly passed a non-binding resolution to suspend asylum, reject migrants at the border, and detain those facing deportation, with support from the far-right AfD, sparking controversy and highlighting political divisions.

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CDU's Stricter Asylum Policies Spark German Political Crisis

The CDU/CSU in Germany is proposing stricter asylum and migration policies, sparking controversy and potential constitutional breaches due to possible AfD support, amidst public concern following recent knife attacks by an Afghan asylum seeker.

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German Bundestag Debates Stricter Migration and Security Policies

The German Bundestag debated the Union's proposed stricter migration and security policies, with Chancellor Scholz rejecting them while emphasizing asylum rights and condemning recent violent acts; the debate also covered Germany's weaker-than-expected economic growth and a remembrance ceremony for ...

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German MP's Assault Claim Contradicted by Police Report

German Member of Parliament Gökay Akbulut reported a racist and sexual assault on a train; however, a police report and witness accounts indicate she engaged in verbal abuse and threw a bottle at VfB Stuttgart fans, resulting in a counter-attack that injured her.

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Germany Fails to Pass Key Bills Due to Political Gridlock

Germany's parliament failed to pass crucial legislation, including a bill establishing a documentation center for NSU terror victims and a cybersecurity bill, due to the Union party's last-minute refusal to cooperate, leaving the country vulnerable and victims without justice.

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Merz Seeks AfD Support for Asylum Plan, Breaking Political Taboo

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz is seeking support from the far-right AfD party to pass new asylum laws, breaking a long-standing political taboo and potentially setting a precedent for future coalitions.

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Merz's Migration Plan Passes German Parliament with AfD Support

The German parliament narrowly approved a motion by opposition leader Friedrich Merz to restrict migration, relying on support from the far-right AfD party, sparking condemnation from Chancellor Scholz and concerns about the potential violation of German and EU laws regarding refugees.

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German Parliament Backs Stricter Immigration Controls

The German parliament passed a resolution proposing stricter border controls and immediate deportation of all illegal entrants, including asylum seekers, with support from the CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD, despite opposition from other parties; a related bill will be voted on shortly.

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German Parliament Votes to Restrict Asylum Seekers

The German lower house of parliament passed a non-binding resolution on January 29, 2025, to close borders to asylum seekers, with support from the far-right AfD, following a deadly knife attack.

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CDU Abandons Core Principles, Risks Normalizing Far-Right

Germany's CDU party is abandoning key principles, including pledges to avoid collaboration with the AfD, prioritizing national interests over EU cooperation, and potentially violating the German constitution and EU law, driven by fear of electoral losses and the rise of the far-right.

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Former Hessian Secretary of State Denies Resignation Amidst Parliamentary Inquiry

Following her dismissal in July 2024, former Hessian Economics Secretary of State Lamia Messari-Becker is refuting claims she considered resigning, while a parliamentary inquiry into the matter is set to begin January 31st, focusing on allegations of her using her position to influence her child's s...

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