The CDU/CSU in Germany unveiled a significant proposal aimed at reforming asylum regulations, which was supported by the far-right AfD. Friedrich Merz’s controversial acceptance of AfD votes marks a shift in Germany's political landscape. Recent surveys indicate a majority of the German public favors stricter asylum policies, with many supporting permanent border controls and a reduction in refugee admissions. The Bundestag's motion, while adopted, is not legally binding, signaling a growing divide in the nation's approach to immigration amidst changing political alliances.
Friedrich Merz, the Union's candidate for chancellor, caused uproar by accepting the votes from the AfD, breaking long-time assurances not to do so. Merz said it was important "to do the right thing, even if the wrong people agreed."
Nearly 68% of Germans believe that the country should take in fewer refugees, according to the latest Deutschlandtrend survey. Only a minority maintain the current level of admissions.
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