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.

  • Maeve@kbin.earth
    51·
    1 day ago

    Oh well, nothing to be done but stay in the house and accept whatever comes, and MAYBE the politicians will suddenly have an attack of conscience!

    • samus12345@lemm.eeEnglish
      32·
      1 day ago

      No, but it’s important to recognize that the situations aren’t 1:1.

      • Vinstaal0@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        15 hours ago

        The states basically function like separate countries anyway so you can definitely protest on a state wide and it will be noticed. Look where you can start and not what you can’t do.

        It’s not like we are protesting EU rules and ruglations with people from different countries, no we protest per country to make a difference.