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Migration Policy and Holocaust Remembrance Dominate German Discourse

Friedrich Merz's migration proposals face sharp criticism as Holocaust survivors issue urgent warnings on the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.

  • CDU leader Friedrich Merz pushes for stricter migration laws, including border rejections and mass deportations, drawing potential AfD support and sparking controversy over democratic norms.
  • The SPD and Greens reject Merz's proposals, citing constitutional and EU law concerns, while the FDP signals potential support, heightening political tensions ahead of the Bundestag vote.
  • Holocaust survivors and global leaders commemorate the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, emphasizing the need to combat rising antisemitism and extremism in modern societies.
  • Survivors' testimonies highlight the enduring trauma and the critical importance of preserving historical memory as the number of living witnesses dwindles.
  • International attention also focuses on humanitarian crises, including the return of displaced families to devastated areas in Gaza and the ongoing plight of Hamas hostages.
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