The Bundestag is set to discuss the Influx Limitation Act, a draft law aimed at tightening migration rules. This pivotal legislation comes amid increasing tensions in German politics, especially following criticism from former chancellor Angela Merkel regarding CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz's alignment with the far-right AfD. Activists, including Auschwitz survivors, have expressed their dismay over the legislation, likening the current political climate to pre-Nazi Germany. With elections approaching, Merz bears the pressure of managing far-right rhetoric while remaining viable for leadership, as he navigates a polarized electoral landscape.
The focus is back on Germany today, where the Bundestag will discuss the Influx Limitation Act, a draft law aimed at controlling migration better by tightening the rules in the existing laws on residence.
Even if it is almost impossible for it to complete the legislative process before next month's election, it sends a strong signal of intent and marks another milestone in German politics.
Former chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised CDU/CSU leader, and likely future chancellor, Friedrich Merz, for breaking the firewall and passing the motion on Wednesday with the help of the far-right Alternative fur Deutschland.
Merz faces a perennial question of how to deal with the rise of the far right and whether more mainstream parties can make a dent in their electoral prospects by taking some of their language and ideas.
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