Germany's Merz demands migration reforms

Germany's Merz demands migration reforms, even with support from AfD
Opposition head Friedrich Merz is calling for reforms to Germany's migration laws after a deadly knife attack in which an Afghan man facing deportation is the main suspect - even if they pass with support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Germany's opposition leader Merz under fire for vowing migration crackdown
Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has pledged to impose tough border controls if elected chancellor in next month's vote. View on euronews
Germany’s far-right firewall weakens as Merz pledges migration crackdown
Germany’s conservative candidate, Friedrich Merz, suggested he’d push through tougher migration measures even with AfD support.
Germany's Greens demand 'clarification' after Merz migration comments
The co-leader of Germany's Greens has asked for "clarification" from Friedrich Merz after hints that the conservative leader could turn to the far right for support on passing migration reforms after a deadly knife attack.
Leading German chancellor candidate Merz vows more assertive global role
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become the next chancellor, said on Thursday he wanted to win back the lost trust of key allies and ensure Berlin is more assertive on the global stage in a speech laying out his foreign policy plans.
Poll Favourite Merz Vows German Comeback On World Stage
After years in which Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been accused of treading lightly on European and world stages, conservative election front-runner Friedrich Merz has vowed a bold return to international affairs.
Merz pledges to restore trust, reinforce Germany's borders
Friedrich Merz, the German Christian Democratic Union's candidate for Chancellor ahead of the February parliamentary elections, promises to rebuild trust in Berlin's international relations. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is seen as the favourite in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Germany,
Germany’s Opposition leader Merz vows to build 50 gas-fired power plants if elected chancellor
Gas-fired electricity production in Germany jumped by a record 79% in November from the month before as utilities scrambled to offset a second straight month of sharply below-normal output from wind f
Germany's Merz slams migration policy as 'shambles,' demands reforms
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz has demanded fundamental changes to migration policy and a dramatic increase in deportations after the deadly stabbing in the southern city of Aschaffenburg.
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Chancellor hopeful Merz prepares Germany for era of ‘systemic conflict’
The incumbent government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a Social Democrat (SPD), has styled itself as a champion of the ...
Ukraine Must Win, Regain Full Territory: Germany's Merz
Ukraine must win the war against Russia, regain lost territory and be free to join military alliances, Friedrich Merz, ...
Germany's Friedrich Merz calls for permanent border controls after knife attack
Friedrich Merz, currently leading in polls to become German chancellor, said Thursday if elected he will impose strict border controls.
Germany should rationally view China’s devt: Chinese FM responds to politician’s warning of ‘great risk’ of investing in China
In response to the warning from Friedrich Merz, German Christian Democratic candidate for chancellor, who warned of “great ...
German chancellor candidate Merz criticises leaked US ambassador briefing about Trump
Friedrich Merz, the leading candidate for the chancellery in Germany's upcoming election, said a leaked briefing by Germany's ...
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Germany knife attack on children reignites pre-vote migrant debate
A deadly knife attack on a play school group in Germany, where an Afghan man was arrested at the scene, reignited a bitter ...
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Germany's Merz tells Davos Trump will be an interesting partner
The front-runner to become Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has expressed optimism about constructive European ...