Germany: Angela Merkel chides own party over far-right help – DW – 01/30/2025
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The former chancellor has slammed her conservative CDU party for passing a migration motion with help of the far-right AfD. Merkel blamed party leader Friedrich Merz for going back on a pledge not to work with the AfD.

Summary

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized her CDU party for relying on far-right AfD support to pass a migration motion, breaking a previous pledge.

Merkel’s rare intervention condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz for enabling the vote, which passed by three votes.

Merz has taken a stricter stance on migration, blaming Merkel’s 2015 refugee policy.

The issue is central to Germany’s February 23 election amid recent violent attacks. Merkel urged democratic cooperation to prevent such incidents. Her criticism may weaken Merz’s position.

  • Optional@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    16 hours ago

    Foo. I went to find the gif of trump “massaging” merkel at their first summit and didn’t find it. Anyone remember?

    Trump comes up behind her and starts rubbing her shoulders and she’s all like “Ew! Get away from me you freakin rapist creep”