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‘Firewall’ Crumbles: Bundestag Passes Migration Motion With AfD’s Support

The German parliament (Bundestag) on Wednesday, January 29th backed a non-binding motion aimed at turning back illegal and undocumented migrants at the nation’s borders.

The vote marked a significant shift in German politics, as it is the first time mainstream parties have cooperated with the right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in accepting a proposal in the federal parliament.

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