The German parliament rejected immigration measures proposed by the conservative opposition and supported by the far-right AfD. CDU leader Friedrich Merz faced criticism for seeking AfD support, including from former Chancellor Angela Merkel. Despite hopes that a tougher stance on migration would attract AfD supporters, it risks alienating moderate voters. Protests erupted against CDU's cooperation with the far-right. Current Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Merz's actions as an 'unforgivable mistake.' The immigration debate has intensified due to recent violent incidents involving asylum seekers. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)