German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed parliament on Wednesday, defending his government’s efforts to tackle irregular migration, following the breakdown of cross-party talks on the issue. <br /><br />Scholz reaffirmed his commitment to border controls, stating, "The number of people coming to us has fallen because we have introduced border controls... we will continue this successful approach."<br /><br />Scholz also emphasized his willingness to work with the opposition, noting that "the door is not closed" on further talks and urging for compromise. <br /><br />However, Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU), rejected the government's proposals, saying they "fall far short of the necessities". <br /><br />The migration debate heats up as Germany faces increasing pressures from ongoing large-scale migration, nearly a decade after welcoming over 1 million asylum seekers. Scholz's government has recently expanded border controls, citing security concerns, as extremist incidents involving asylum-seekers have fueled public debate.<br /><br />Germany's approach to migration has become a major political issue, especially following the rise of far-right AfD in recent state elections. <br /><br />#Germany #MigrationDebate #OlafScholz #BorderControls #FriedrichMerz
