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German Parliament Passes Migration Proposal with AfD Support, Prompting Outcry

The CDU/CSU's migration plan narrowly passed with AfD votes, raising concerns about a breach in the 'Brandmauer' against far-right collaboration.

  • The Bundestag approved the CDU/CSU's controversial migration proposal with 348 votes, including support from the far-right AfD, against 345 votes and 10 abstentions.
  • The proposal, part of Friedrich Merz's five-point plan, calls for stricter border controls and increased deportations but is not legally binding as it is only an appeal to the government.
  • The decision has sparked significant backlash from the SPD, Greens, and other parties, who accuse the CDU of undermining democratic norms by accepting AfD support.
  • Protests erupted outside the CDU headquarters in Berlin, with organizations like Amnesty International and Seebrücke criticizing the party's actions.
  • AfD leaders celebrated the vote as a 'historic moment,' while critics warned of potential long-term political consequences for the CDU's alignment with far-right support.
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