Former Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticized her CDU party for passing a migration motion with support from the far-right AfD, which contradicted previous pledges not to collaborate before upcoming elections. Merkel stated that party leader Friedrich Merz had broken faith with this commitment, showcasing a shift to a stricter migration policy that she associates with a misguided approach. Her comments come at a crucial political moment, marking her rare public intervention since leaving office, reflecting her concerns about the party's ideological direction and the implications of AfD collaboration.
Merkel noted that party leader Friedrich Merz had said in November that no measures should be passed with the AfD's support before the February 23 election, adding 'I think it was wrong to no longer feel bound by this proposal.'
Merkel's statement was a rare intervention from the former German leader, who has kept a low profile since leaving office.
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