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Scholz clashes with Merz over German economy and migration at last parliament meeting before poll

  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused Friedrich Merz of making "constant about turns" regarding policy, as they debated the economy and migration before the Feb. 23 election.
  • Friedrich Merz claimed Germany's economy is shrinking for a third consecutive year and described the government's economic impact as a "sheer disaster" on the labor market.
  • Scholz highlighted challenges from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, energy crises, and inflation, which he said affected his coalition's governance.
  • Merz's nonbinding motion to turn back more migrants at the borders was approved by a narrow majority in parliament, aided by AfD votes.
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In the lead-up to Germany's Parliamentary Elections, centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused his conservative election arch rival Friedrich Merz of planning an immigration crackdown that would "bury Europe". For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the February 23rd poll strongly favouring opposition candidate Merz, FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih welcomes Jacob Ross, Research Fellow with focus on Franco-German Relations at German Council o…

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German election rivals Scholz and Merz trade blows on immigration

Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday accused his conservative election rival of planning an immigration crackdown that would "bury Europe".

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Scholz clashes with Merz over German economy and migration at last parliament meeting before poll

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival in Germany’s upcoming election of “constant about turns,” while Friedrich Merz, the opposition leader and front-runner, accused Scholz of leaving behind an economic “disaster.”

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The last session of the German Parliament before the elections: booing, interruptions and ovations El Diario Montañés

Migration policy and the isolation of the ultra-right dominated a passionate debate that lasted three hours and became a kind of rally for the February 23 elections

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