Friedrich Merz, the front-runner for Germany's Chancellor, firmly states that his CDU party will never collaborate with the far-right AfD, labeling it as their main opponent. This stance was supported by CSU leader Markus Söder. Merz faced backlash for proposing strict migration policies that received AfD support, leading to protests and criticism from figures like Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz. Despite the criticism, Merz insists on pursuing tougher migration measures. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)