Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU – DW – 01/31/2025
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A non-binding motion to restrict immigration has sparked outrage after citizens said the conservative CDU/CSU broke a promise not to work with the far-right AfD. Protesters in Berlin gathered outside CDU headquarters.

Summary

Thousands of Germans protested the CDU/CSU party for collaborating with the far-right AfD to pass anti-immigration legislation.

The move, seen as a breach of a post-war taboo against extremist parties, sparked outrage and accusations of making AfD extremism socially acceptable.

The CDU/CSU argues the legislation is necessary due to concerns about immigration and recent attacks by individuals who should have been deported.

    • zqpsEnglish
      13•5 months ago

      We have both actually, that’s why we get two votes. It’s still fptp but with a hotfix for proportionality applied.

      • Sunshine (she/her)English
        1•5 months ago

        There are more democratic reforms needed and a lot of how politics functions is based on the culture and current attitude.