Nach der von der AfD unterstützten Migrationsabstimmung trifft Friedrich Merz Kritik auch aus der eigenen Partei. Berlins Bürgermeister Kai Wegner will dem von der AfD unterstützten Gesetz im Bundesrat nicht zustimmen. Die Reaktionen.
The main conceptual idea of the article is the criticism directed at CDU leader Friedrich Merz for obtaining a majority in the Bundestag for a stricter migration policy proposal by collaborating with the far-right AfD party.
This action has sparked strong opposition, particularly from within his own party, with figures like Berlin's CDU mayor Kai Wegner and former Chancellor Angela Merkel condemning the move as politically damaging and potentially emboldening extremist views. Wegner explicitly pledged to block any resulting legislation in the Bundesrat if it relied on AfD support, arguing against cooperation with the far-right.
The article highlights the divisive nature of the issue and the internal conflict within the CDU over collaborating with the AfD to achieve political goals.
The main conceptual idea of the article is the criticism directed at CDU leader Friedrich Merz for obtaining a majority in the Bundestag for a stricter migration policy proposal by collaborating with the far-right AfD party. This action has sparked strong opposition, particularly from within his own party, with figures like Berlin's CDU mayor Kai Wegner and former Chancellor Angela Merkel condemning the move as politically damaging and potentially emboldening extremist views. Wegner explicitly pledged to block any resulting legislation in the Bundesrat if it relied on AfD support, arguing against cooperation with the far-right. The article highlights the divisive nature of the issue and the internal conflict within the CDU over collaborating with the AfD to achieve political goals.