Germany's parliament faced turmoil after a motion for stricter border rules passed with support from the far-right AfD. CDU leader Friedrich Merz defended the motion, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned it as a mistake. The debate on immigration intensified following violent incidents involving asylum-seekers. Merz's actions have raised concerns about the CDU's relationship with the AfD, which has been labeled as extremist. The political landscape is shifting as the CDU's support declines and the AfD gains traction ahead of upcoming elections. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)