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German parliament rejects controversial migration bill backed by far-right

The CDU relied on AfD to pass a motion for the controversial bill, breaking a decades-long tradition of excluding the far-right

The Independent UK

German parliament rejects immigration bill backed by far right

Plan to tighten migration policy was brought by the opposition leader Friedrich Merz with the help of AfD

The Guardian - UK

What happened in the German parliament and why is the far right hailing it as a ‘historic’ moment?

A vote in Germany’s national parliament (Bundestag) has led to fears that the firewall supposedly separating mainstream political parties and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been blown apart.

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Sir Keir Starmer to host visit by German leader Olaf Scholz

The Prime Minister will host the German leader over the weekend.

Evening Standard

German parliament expected to vote on migration bill that could pass with far-right support

Germany's parliament is expected to vote on an opposition bill calling for tougher rules on migration

The Independent UK

Merkel Slams Successor Over Far-right Support On Immigration Bill

Germany's ex-chancellor Angela Merkel weighed in Thursday on a controversy flaring ahead of February elections, slamming her party successor for relying on far-right support on the flashpoint issue of immigration.

International Business Times

Holocaust survivor, 99, to return German award over far-right role in parliamentary vote

An anti-migration motion brought by the main opposition conservatives – the CDU – was passed with support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)

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Merkel says Merz ‘wrong’ for pushing through German migration proposal with far right in rare criticism of successor – as it happened

Former chancellor issues rare criticism of leader of CDU/CSU after radical plans to restrict migration supported by far-right

The Guardian - UK

Olaf Scholz attacks rival’s ‘unforgivable mistake’ as AfD backs migration plan

Opposition leader Friedrich Merz accused of breaking longstanding political firewall against far-right populists

The Guardian - UK

German Industry Sounds Alarm As Government Cuts Growth Forecast

The German government on Wednesday slashed its growth forecasts for 2025 as industry leaders sent dire warnings over the country's economic health and staged nationwide protests to urge reforms.

International Business Times

Germany's Far-right 'Firewall' Under Strain As Migration Debate Flares

An angry pre-election showdown on immigration flared in Germany's parliament Wednesday as the conservative opposition said it would accept support from lawmakers of the far-right AfD, breaching a long-standing taboo.

International Business Times

Germany's Migration Policy Debate Heats Up Ahead Of Election

Germany's upcoming election features debate on migration policy proposals and their impact on the political landscape.

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Scholz's challenger brings tough migration plans to German parliament, faces blowback on far right

Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger in Germany’s upcoming election plans to put proposals for a tougher migration policy to parliament

The Independent UK

Musk’s praise for European far right ‘really disgusting,’ says German chancellor

Musk, who has remained very close to Donald Trump since his inauguration, has thrown his weight behind controversial far-right political figures and parties

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German Chancellor Criticizes Elon Musk For Supporting Far-Right Party

Chancellor Scholz criticizes Elon Musk for supporting far-right AfD, emphasizing Germany's historical responsibility and democratic values.

The Guardian - UK

New opinion poll shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to join US

Despite Donald Trump claiming the island’s population ‘want to be with us’, Greenlanders overwhelmingly rejected the idea

Top News

Uncertainty Looms Over Medicaid Funding Amid Federal Freeze

White House press secretary faces uncertainty over Medicaid impact from federal funding freeze.

The Guardian - UK

Danish PM says Europe must ‘stand together’ as Trump threatens Greenland

Mette Frederiksen calls for greater cooperation as she visits Berlin, Paris and Brussels to shore up unity

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Fortune

Germany in 'deep economic crisis' and set for longest decline since 1990 reunification

The BDI says Germany has once again become one of the EU's economic laggards amid a six-year decline in country's industry.

International Business Times

German, Danish Leaders Meet After Trump Greenland Warnings

Trump has signaled his desire for the Arctic Island, which is believed to hold large untapped mineral and oil reserves, to become part of the United States.

The Guardian - UK

European capitals tread cautiously after week of mixed salvoes from Trump

US president’s tariff threats, Nato spending demands and Greenland ambitions keep leaders on edge

The Independent UK

Elon Musk makes surprise appearance during Germany’s AfD election campaign event

Tesla and SpaceX CEO rallies party’s far-right supporters at end of week where he has been embroiled in controversy

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand

The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause

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German Opposition Leader Vows Tougher Migration Policies

Germany's opposition leader and Chancellor candidates propose stricter immigration policies following a tragic knife attack by a rejected asylum-seeker.

International Business Times

Germany Knife Attack On Children Reignites Pre-vote Migrant Debate

A deadly knife attack on a kindergarten group in Germany, where an Afghan man was arrested at the scene, reignited a bitter immigration debate Thursday, a month before elections.

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