Merkel says Merz ‘wrong’ for pushing through German migration proposal with far right in rare criticism of successor – Europe live
Former chancellor issues rare criticism of leader of CDU/CSU after radical plans to restrict migration supported by far-right
A spokesperson for the European Commission has just been asked about the German motion at their daily midday press briefing:
Here is his answer in full:
As you know, we don’t comment on political debates, drafts and announcements, and I will not do that today.
We will look at the texts when they’re ready.
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