Germany's longstanding political consensus against collaborating with far-right parties has been compromised, following the Christian Democrats' (CDU) recent immigration motion that received support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). CDU leader Friedrich Merz's actions were criticized by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who emphasized that this breach of the so-called 'AfD firewall' threatens decades of democratic integrity. The move comes ahead of a snap election, with the CDU focusing heavily on immigration reform after recent acts of violence involving rejected asylum-seekers.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that the CDU's motion for strict immigration laws, supported by AfD, signifies the end of a decadeslong agreement against far-right collaboration.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz emphasized his indifference to the supporters of his immigration resolution, reflecting a pivotal shift in Germany's political landscape as he collaborated with the AfD.
In light of a forthcoming snap election, the conservative CDU and CSU have focused on immigration reform, propelled by public concern following recent attacks by rejected asylum-seekers.
Scholz lamented the weakening of the political firewall separating democratic parties and the extreme right, indicating a dangerous precedent for future German politics.
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