German Churches Condemn Union's Migration Plans and AfD Alignment Risks

Religious leaders warn of democratic harm as CDU/CSU pushes controversial asylum policies with potential far-right support.

The Catholic and Protestant churches in Germany have strongly criticized the CDU/CSU's proposed migration policies, citing risks to democracy if the party relies on AfD votes for parliamentary approval.
The Union's proposals include stricter border controls, rejection of asylum seekers at borders, and restrictions on family reunifications for those with limited protection status, which churches argue violate constitutional and EU laws.
Church leaders emphasized that the proposed measures would not have prevented recent violent attacks and instead called for improved mental health services and inter-agency communication.
The CDU/CSU's reliance on potential AfD support for passing these measures has sparked significant political controversy, with critics accusing the party of breaking its commitment to avoid collaboration with far-right groups.
The FDP and Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) have signaled partial support for the Union's proposals, but internal divisions and opposition from SPD, Greens, and Left Party cast doubt on their passage.