Germany's Opposition Conservatives and Far-Right Cooperation on Migration Policy
Germany's opposition conservatives won parliamentary approval for a proposal to restrict migration with the help of the far-right party AfD, breaking a taboo on cooperation with them. The proposal is non-binding but significant symbolically as Germany faces a national election. Critics argue that this move shatters the consensus against working with the far-right. The leader of the CDU/CSU conservative bloc is pushing for heightened security measures and border closures. The move is likely to complicate coalition building after the election.
Key Points
- Role of AfD in passing the proposal
- Opposition from SPD and Greens
- Criticism of breaking taboo on cooperation with far-right
- Potential impact on coalition building post-election
Pros
- Approval for proposal to restrict migration
- Symbolic importance in upcoming national election
Cons
- Breaks consensus against working with the far-right
- Complicates coalition building after the election