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Berlin rally draws thousands to denounce push for harsh new immigration rules

Release Date: 2025-02-02
Media: France 24
Summary: On February 2, 2024, tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Berlin to protest against the Christian Democratic Union's (CDU) recent overtures to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The protest was sparked by CDU leader Friedrich Merz's efforts to seek AfD's support for anti-immigration legislation. The demonstration, which began with around 20,000 participants, is part of a broader backlash against the breaking of Germany's post-WWII norm of not collaborating with the far right. This cooperation resulted in a non-binding resolution to block undocumented immigrants at the border, though another immigration bill failed. The protests also spread to other cities, with over 220,000 people marching nationwide. Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned of the potential for a coalition between the conservatives and the far right, similar to trends in other countries.
Tags: GERMANY

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