Berlin, Jan 31, 2025 (AFP) - German election favourite vows to pass migrant bill with far-right help

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2025-01-31

Germany's conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz defiantly vowed Friday to pass a bill to restrict immigration with the support of the far-right AfD, repeating a tactic that has sparked an outcry and street protests. As MPs traded bitter recriminations in parliament, centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that Merz could no longer be trusted and voiced fears the conservative candidate may in future invite the Alternative for Germany......

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