The German 2025 election saw migration policy as a pivotal issue, with the far-right AfD alleging that Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU-CSU, broke his election promise immediately afterward. Alice Weidel accused Merz of 'election fraud' on social media, claiming he no longer intended to close borders. However, a fact check by DW revealed that Merz had indeed not promised to close the borders but aimed at tightening migration controls. This controversy underscores the tension surrounding migration discussions even within coalition negotiations.
"Merz is already throwing all election promises overboard on day 1, [he] no longer wants to close the borders."
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