Political Shift in Germany

A significant political shift is occurring in Germany with the recent parliamentary motion that aims to impose stricter border controls on asylum seekers. Introduced by the center-right Christian Democrats and supported by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), this resolution signals a change in the traditional political landscape aimed at blocking far-right parties from holding power. The motion narrowly passed with a vote of 348 in favor and 345 against, yet it lacks the force of law and merely calls on the government to implement these changes. This development raises questions about the implications for governance and whether this marks a breaking point in Germany's stance toward right-wing extremism.