Migration Plan of German Opposition Leader Merz Approved by Parliament

The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has approved a resolution to establish permanent border controls, with backing from the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party. Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuked the CDU/CSU for aligning with the AfD, arguing that such a move would breach EU law and adversely affect the economy. The national discourse on immigration has escalated after a fatal knife attack by an Afghan national, shedding light on deficiencies in deportation procedures. Despite polling ahead in pre-election surveys, Merz's CDU/CSU might encounter challenges in government formation without a coalition ally.