CDU to Adopt Migration Plan Amid AfD Controversy
Amid protests against potential collaboration with the AfD, the CDU will adopt a migration plan at its Berlin congress, including Merz's five-point plan which passed in the Bundestag only with AfD votes, sparking outrage and criticism.
CDU to Adopt Migration Plan Amid AfD Controversy
Amid protests against potential collaboration with the AfD, the CDU will adopt a migration plan at its Berlin congress, including Merz's five-point plan which passed in the Bundestag only with AfD votes, sparking outrage and criticism.
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52% Bias Score
Mass Protests Erupt in Germany Against CDU-AfD Alliance
Widespread protests occurred across Germany on February 1st against the CDU's cooperation with the far-right AfD, with tens of thousands participating in cities like Hamburg, Cologne, and Stuttgart, following a failed attempt to pass stricter immigration laws.
Mass Protests Erupt in Germany Against CDU-AfD Alliance
Widespread protests occurred across Germany on February 1st against the CDU's cooperation with the far-right AfD, with tens of thousands participating in cities like Hamburg, Cologne, and Stuttgart, following a failed attempt to pass stricter immigration laws.
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40% Bias Score
Wagenknecht Calls for German Immigration Referendum
Sahra Wagenknecht, head of the BSW, urged a national referendum on Germany's immigration policy to calm public unease and counter the AfD's rise, proposing to significantly reduce immigration to below 50,000 annually, a level seen in the 2000s, while prioritizing women and children.
Wagenknecht Calls for German Immigration Referendum
Sahra Wagenknecht, head of the BSW, urged a national referendum on Germany's immigration policy to calm public unease and counter the AfD's rise, proposing to significantly reduce immigration to below 50,000 annually, a level seen in the 2000s, while prioritizing women and children.
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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
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 Migration Policy Fuels Political Crisis Ahead of Bundestag Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election, the Union's proposed stricter migration laws, supported by the AfD, are causing major political divisions. The FDP is delaying a vote, while the SPD and Greens express concerns about future collaborations. Thousands protested against the Union and...
German Migration Policy Fuels Political Crisis Ahead of Bundestag Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election, the Union's proposed stricter migration laws, supported by the AfD, are causing major political divisions. The FDP is delaying a vote, while the SPD and Greens express concerns about future collaborations. Thousands protested against the Union and...
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52% Bias Score
CDU's Strict Immigration Plan Faces Internal Opposition
The CDU plans a rapid action program for stricter immigration policies, including border closures and increased detentions, but its success is uncertain due to internal dissent and a failed Bundestag vote.
CDU's Strict Immigration Plan Faces Internal Opposition
The CDU plans a rapid action program for stricter immigration policies, including border closures and increased detentions, but its success is uncertain due to internal dissent and a failed Bundestag vote.
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48% Bias Score
Merz Promises Stricter Asylum Policies in Germany
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, promises stricter asylum policies in Germany if he wins the upcoming early parliamentary elections on February 23rd, including limiting asylum seekers and modifying internal security; a recent Bundestag vote reflects a partisan divide on immigration.
Merz Promises Stricter Asylum Policies in Germany
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, promises stricter asylum policies in Germany if he wins the upcoming early parliamentary elections on February 23rd, including limiting asylum seekers and modifying internal security; a recent Bundestag vote reflects a partisan divide on immigration.
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40% 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
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 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
German Immigration Bill Passes with Far-Right Support, Sparking Political Backlash
A controversial German immigration bill, supported by CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD, passed despite internal party dissent and opposition from SPD, Greens, and the Left Party; the bill tightens residency rules, suspends family reunification for some asylum seekers, and expands federal police powers.
German Immigration Bill Passes with Far-Right Support, Sparking Political Backlash
A controversial German immigration bill, supported by CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD, passed despite internal party dissent and opposition from SPD, Greens, and the Left Party; the bill tightens residency rules, suspends family reunification for some asylum seekers, and expands federal police powers.
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52% Bias Score