Merkel Slams Successor Merz Over AfD Cooperation

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What's going on in German politics? Former Chancellor Angela Merkel just criticized her successor, Friedrich Merz, for cooperating with the far-right AfD party. Merkel's statement highlights Merz's U-turn on his previous stance against working with AfD, even 'accidentally'. Here's what you need to know:ā€¢ Merkel opposes Merz's recent motion on migration and asylum, backed by AfD and FDP.ā€¢ Merz has been outspoken against Merkel's open-door policy for migrants.ā€¢ The AfD, second in polls ahead of the election on 23 February, is celebrating this 'victory'.ā€¢ Mainstream parties, including the CDU/CSU alliance led by Merz, have pledged not to cooperate with AfD.ā€¢ Merz's move has sparked criticism from the SPD and Greens, who say their proposals for migration reform have been ignored.

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