The article highlights the role of The Independent in bringing crucial news, particularly focusing on migration legislation in Germany. It describes how opposition leader Friedrich Merz is centering his campaign on stricter migration rules amidst rising tensions following a violent crime linked to an asylum-seeker. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) influences Merz's push for more restrictive measures, raising questions about mainstream parties' stance against the far-right. In addition, The Independent emphasizes its commitment to accessible reporting without paywalls, underscoring the importance of unbiased journalism during pivotal moments in politics.
Opposition leader Friedrich Merz has put demands for a more restrictive approach to migration at the center of his campaign for the Feb. 23 election.
Merz insists his position is unchanged and that he didn’t and won’t work with the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
The measure squeaked through thanks to the support of the far-right party, a first that drew a rare public backlash.
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