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Germany's Democracy at Risk: Merz Courts Far-Right Support

2/2/2025

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In a fiery parliamentary showdown, center-left lawmakers slammed conservative leader Friedrich Merz for courting far-right AfD support, fearing it jeopardizes Germany's democracy. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced her disapproval, while Merz stood firm, arguing that mainstream parties must tackle migration. His rhetoric, mirroring AfD sentiments, sparked alarm over the potential consequences of this alliance.

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In a fiery parliamentary showdown, center-left lawmakers slammed conservative leader Friedrich Merz for courting far-right AfD support, fearing it jeopardizes Germany's democracy. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced her disapproval, while Merz stood firm, arguing that mainstream parties must tackle migration. His rhetoric, mirroring AfD sentiments, sparked alarm over the potential consequences of this alliance.