Merkel calls for willingness to compromise among Germany's parties

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2025-02-06

Hamburg (dpa) - Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday called for moderation and compromise among Germany's democratic parties following the heated debate over migration policy, urging a return to cooperation ahead of the February 23 election. Speaking at an event in Hamburg, Merkel said the political landscape had become increasingly polarized after recent events in the German Bundestag, or lower house of parliament. "We now have to......

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