Can Friedrich Merz still fix Germany?
The frontrunner to become chancellor has bold plans for economic reform, but a flirtation with the far right has hurt his campaign
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German election poll: Merz’s far-right gambit costs conservatives
The first major survey of voters after frontrunner Friedrich Merz's controversial alignment with the far right suggests the gambit failed.
Merz doubles down on gambit with German far right in combative speech
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Prospective chancellor takes startlingly aggressive line against those protesting against gamble with AfD
The German conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, whose party is widely tipped to win…
A political gamble backfired spectacularly – bringing the far right closer to power in Germany | Jörg Lau
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The CDU’s Friedrich Merz has shattered the taboo that had underpinned German politics since the war. The unthinkable is now more possible
The tectonic plates are shifting in German politics. A momento…
Germans protest against party leader who pushed migration bill backed by far right
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Angry rallies in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Leipzig and Munich accuse Friedrich Merz of cooperating with AfD
Tens of thousands of people marched in Germany on Sunday to protest against the decision by …
‘Vicious cycle’: how far-right parties across Europe are cannibalising the centre right
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Hardline agendas, especially on immigration, are copied by mainstream conservatives in vain effort to win back votes - but it’s not working
Far-right parties could become the largest force on the righ…
‘Vicious cycle’: far-right parties across Europe are inspiring imitators
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Hardline agendas, especially on immigration, are copied by mainstream conservatives in vain effort to win back votes
Far-right parties could become the largest force on the right in Europe within a de…
German parliament rejects immigration bill backed by far right
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Plan to tighten migration policy was brought by the opposition leader Friedrich Merz with the help of AfD
The German parliament has rejected a bill to tighten immigration controls brought by the front…
Europe live: Germany’s parliament delays discussion on draft law aimed at controlling migration
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Bundestag set to review Influx Limitation Act, which looks to tighten rules in existing laws on residence as Friedrich Merz grapples with rise of far right
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The Bundestag debate has been delay…
Angela Merkel's fury as her own party teams up with 'far-right' AfD to tackle migration crisis SHE caused by flinging Germany's doors open
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CDU leader Friedrich Merz will seek the AfD's support in parliament today over the flashpoint issue after his first effort sparked widespread condemnation and street protests.
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