Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become chancellor in February's election, caused an uproar by agreeing to work with the far-right AfD on immigration measures.

Plans to reject more asylum seekers at Germany's borders tabled by the opposition conservatives passed in parliament on ...

Germany’s parliament has narrowly approved a call by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s main challenger to turn back many more migrants ...

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz on Wednesday defended his controversial migration reforms after stinging criticism ...

CDU leader Friedrich Merz says he will not shun the help of the far-right AfD to push them through. Proposals put forward by ...

The conservative CDU/CSU party is hardening its stance on irregular immigration. Others in Europe have already paved the way.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on Monday announced his intention to propose legislation on Wednesday to bring back permanent border ...

Germany's government and opposition are clashing over border control policies. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz pushes for ...

Germany's government and opposition parties duelled on Monday over rival border control policies, with opposition leader ...

Opposition leader Friedrich Merz, leading in the race to become Germany's next chancellor, pledged on Monday to bring a law ...