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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).
Merz vows migration crackdown on Day 1 as German chancellor
The conservative leader wants to impose strict border controls after knife killings in Aschaffenburg this week.
Germany's Likely Next Chancellor Demands Migration Crackdown After Knife Attack
Germany's main opposition leader vowed on Thursday to impose immediate border controls if he becomes chancellor, as expected, after elections next month, a day after an Afghan asylum seeker was arrested for a deadly knife attack targeting children.
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.
German frontrunner vows permanent border controls after knife attack
Friedrich Merz says he will close Germany's borders to irregular migrants, including those with a right to protection.
German frontrunner vows border ban on irregular migrants after knife attack
The conservative opposition leader tipped to lead Germany following next month's elections has promised far-reaching changes to border and asylum rules after a group of children were targeted in a deadly knife attack in Bavaria.
Leading German Chancellor Candidate Merz Vows More Assertive Global Role
BERLIN (Reuters) - German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become the next chancellor, said on Thursday he wanted ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Germany’s likely next chancellor presents himself as the anti-Merkel
Friedrich Merz and his conservatives view Angela Merkel’s legacy as a liability in their battle with the far right.
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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Merz Proposes Strict Measures to Tackle Illegal Migration
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz proposes stricter measures against illegal migration following a violent attack by an ...
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Friedrich Merz: millionaire conservative on verge of German chancellery
Tucking into beer and pretzels, the frontrunner to become Germany's next chancellor, conservative millionaire Friedrich Merz, ...
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Germany’s election puts Europe’s stalled engine to the test
The country's upcoming vote could determine the future of its struggling economy and Europe's political stability ...
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Trump's return darkens mood as Germany heads to elections
Donald Trump's return to the White House has darkened the mood in Germany a month before elections, as multiple crises shake ...
Friedrich Merz warns German companies about ‘great risk’ of investing in China
Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner in the race to become Germany’s chancellor, has warned German companies about the “great risk” of investing in China.