The Bundestag rejected a second bill for stricter immigration rules in Germany, following mass protests against the first proposal. Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate for chancellor, proposed measures including ending family reunification for those with subsidiary protection. The CDU failed to gather enough votes for the legally binding bill, leading to tensions and accusations among MPs. The proposal faced fierce criticism from the SPD and Greens, with former Chancellor Angela Merkel condemning Merz's collaboration with the far-right AfD. Protests erupted across Germany against the potential rise of the AfD, which is currently polling second. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)