German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has promised to make his country stronger and more assertive on the world stage. At a closing rally before the election this Sunday, Merz vowed that Germany will sit “at the top table” and defend its interests against Russia, China, and even America. He also pledged to revitalize Germany’s economy and tighten immigration rules. Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is looking to distance itself from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), whose support has surged due to backlash over Islamist-inspired attacks.
Source: https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/friedrich-merz-germany-election-migration-59vz5pcm0