Angela Merkel has publicly criticized Friedrich Merz for compromising his earlier stance against collaborating with the far-right AfD on migration and asylum proposals. In her comments, she reiterated her stance that mainstream parties should maintain distance from extremist groups to uphold democratic values. The recent vote, which saw the AfD's influence aiding mainstream policies, marked a significant shift in German politics. Merkel noted the dangers of such alliances, reflecting on her own experiences as chancellor and the challenges of leadership.
Merkel emphasized the need for mainstream parties to avoid any affiliations with the AfD, saying it undermines the integrity of democratic principles and party lines.
In her intervention, Merkel critiqued Merz for abandoning his earlier resistance to the AfD's influence in policy making, which could reshape Germany's migration landscape.
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