German conservative leader Friedrich Merz has introduced a new bill aimed at reducing the number of immigrants arriving in Germany. The bill will be put to vote in the Bundestag parliament on Friday, and it is expected that Merz’s CDU/CSU bloc will rely on support from the far-right Alternative for Germany party to secure a majority. This move has sparked controversy and criticism, with many questioning Merz’s claims of not actively cooperating with the anti-immigration party.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-31/german-conservatives-to-double-down-on-hard-line-migration-push