Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU – DW – 01/31/2025
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A non-binding motion to restrict immigration has sparked outrage after citizens said the conservative CDU/CSU broke a promise not to work with the far-right AfD. Protesters in Berlin gathered outside CDU headquarters.

Summary

Thousands of Germans protested the CDU/CSU party for collaborating with the far-right AfD to pass anti-immigration legislation.

The move, seen as a breach of a post-war taboo against extremist parties, sparked outrage and accusations of making AfD extremism socially acceptable.

The CDU/CSU argues the legislation is necessary due to concerns about immigration and recent attacks by individuals who should have been deported.

  • Maeve@kbin.earth
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    4 hours ago

    Unions have to be “approved” and “recognized” by their oppressors to be considered valid. Corporations make us sign away our rights to a fair trial if they wrong us.

    We’re repeating history. The Pullman Car Company, for example, pulled this exact same move. Not particularly fond of Churchill, but yes, we forgot, we’re repeating.