Friedrich Merz, head of the centre-right CDU, relied on support from AfD to pass parliamentary motion on migration.

Germany's conservatives were able to pass a strict immigration motion with votes by the far-right party, marking a historic breach of the "firewall" on working with the far-right on policy. Has the ...

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 fro ...

Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative opposition and CDU’s candidate for chancellor, defended the motion, stating that his party acted on its principles. He dismissed concerns about far-right ...