As Germany approaches its election, the potential next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has emphasized tightening the country's immigration policy, moving the nation towards the right. Merz, representing the Christian Democratic Party (CDU), aims to control borders and return undocumented migrants if elected. His party, along with the CSU, leads the polls with 30% of the vote.
Recent attacks by migrants have brought migration to the forefront of the campaign. Merz introduced legislation to restrict migration, with one bill passing by a small majority. However, the binding 'Influx Limitation Act' did not succeed, with some members of Merz's own party voting against it.
