The German parliament narrowly rejected a migration bill patronized by the opposition conservatives and the far-right AfD, highlighting the tension between mainstream and far-right politics. Amid increasing demands for stricter immigration control and a recent violent incident involving a rejected asylum seeker, opposition leader Friedrich Merz has made tightening migration a campaign priority as the nation approaches snap elections. The setup of this bill drew sharp criticism for potentially eroding the existing firewall against far-right influence, prompting protests and strong statements from political figures, including former Chancellor Angela Merkel.
You don't have to tear down a firewall with a wrecking ball to set your own house on fire. It's enough to keep drilling holes.
Merz said, You can't seriously believe that we are reaching out our hand to a part of the population that is screaming at us.
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